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Western Washington University Decision Sciences - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool in Bellingham, Washington
Decision Sciences - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
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Location: Bellingham, WA
Categories: College of Business and Economics
Position TitleDecision Sciences - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
About the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
About the DepartmentThe College of Business and Economics and the Decision Sciences Department support Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
The mission of the Department of Decision Sciences is to advance and disseminate knowledge in management information systems, manufacturing and supply chain management, and quantitative methods. We provide high quality educational programs, publish theoretical and applied research, and serve University, professional, and community organizations.
About the Position
The Decision Sciences Department invites applications for a vacancy pool from which candidates will be selected to fill full and part-time, non-tenure track positions. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled as they become available.
Position Responsibilities:
The department, college, and University value teaching, and expect Instructors to be excellent teachers; to be current in their discipline; to engage students actively in learning through discussion, writing, and analysis; and to set high standards regarding course content. Instructors are expected to provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy. Instructors must have their students evaluate their course(s) using the standard University evaluation forms, or others approved by the provost and must make those evaluations available to the department chairs and faculty for annual review.
Required Qualifications
MBA or master's degree in appropriate field
Evidence of effective teaching skills and performance
Academically or professionally qualified in accordance with college and AACSB standards. AACSB qualification status is based on the applicant’s record with respect to factors including academic preparation, scholarly publication record, professional work experience, and ongoing engagement with academic and professional activities.
Ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff and to teach an increasingly diverse student population that includes students traditionally underrepresented in business fields.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in appropriate field
Evidence of teaching experience and effective teaching performance at the undergraduate level
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits InformationBenefits Overview for Faculty Positions (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-06/Benefits-Faculty.pdf)
Bargaining Unit
United Faculty of Western Washington
Application Instructions
A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and each of the required and preferred qualifications, including your ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff and to teach an increasingly diverse student population that includes students traditionally underrepresented in business fields. Additional material required as outlined below.
Required Supplemental Materials
As part of the application, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three references. If reference letters are needed, the PageUp online application system will contact your three references to request upload of reference letters.
Additional Information
This vacancy pool is refreshed annually; please see applicable close date information below. Applicants who continue to remain interested in being considered for on-going opportunities should re-submit updated materials to the new pool, once posted.
Applicant materials are reviewed on as-needed basis. You will only be contacted if an opportunity is available.
Closing Date Notes
Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than June 12, 2025.
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Ensuring-Equal-Opportunity-and-Prohibiting-Discrimination-and-Retaliation) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu
WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://wp.wwu.edu/hr/2015/09/02/i-need-a-workplace-accommodation/) , 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services atvpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://vpess.wwu.edu/files/docs/ASRCleryreport.pdf) .
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires and rehires, which includes a sexual misconduct background check.
Job no: 501829
Advertised: Jun 12 2024 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 12 2025 23:55 Pacific Daylight Time