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Assistant Professors in Human Services - HigherEdJobs

About the Position: The Department of Human Services and Rehabilitation at Western Washington University invites applications from dynamic, collaborative individuals for two (2) 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Human Services beginning September 2013. We seek innovative scholars and educators who value student-centered, interdisciplinary, community-based learning. Successful applicants may come from a variety of interdisciplinary or discipline-specific scholarly backgrounds. Applicants may also represent a broad range of professional backgrounds in nonprofit, for profit, and/or government services.

About the Department: Housed within Woodring College of Education, the Human Services Program currently employs six full-time tenure line faculty, and graduates approximately 100 students each year. In addition to being offered on the main campus in Bellingham, the Human Services major is also available at an outreach site in Everett and via distance learning. The Program maintains a 38-year history of strong ties with a vibrant local and regional community of human services agencies and organizations. For additional information about the Program visit: http://www.wwu.edu/hs.

Committed to the creation of an inclusive, supportive community of learners, Woodring College of Education seeks leaders in their professions who have experience working in culturally diverse communities and schools and who have the ability to contribute to the creation of a more just and inclusive society. Under the leadership of its Dean, the faculty, staff, and students of Woodring College of Education are pursuing a shared vision to "foster community relationships and a culture of learning that advance knowledge, embrace diversity, and promote social justice." We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Faculty at Western Washington University enjoy a balance of teaching, scholarship, and service in a university that is nationally ranked as one of the top regional universities in the nation. With approximately 15,000 students, WWU is located in beautiful Bellingham, close to both the Cascade range and the Pacific coast; it is midway between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia. The Chronicle of Higher Education's Academic Workplace Report (2011) names Western as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, winning honors in four categories: collaborative governance, teaching environment, confidence in senior leadership, and tenure clarity and process.

Position Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate courses in the Human Services Program (for course listings see http://www.wwu.edu/hs/degree/courselist.shtml), which may include supervising practicum or internship students in field settings

Advise undergraduate students

Participate in scholarly activity and department, college, university, and/or professional service per the Department Evaluation Plan

Required Qualifications:

Earned doctorate at time of appointment

Minimum of two years experience working with human services agencies or human services- related research

Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with diverse students, colleagues, staff, and communities

Demonstrated successful teaching experience in higher education
Demonstrated engagement in scholarly activity

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise through experience or educational background in direct service provision (e.g., clinical practice and interventions) or indirect services (e.g., human services policy, organizational management, program planning and evaluation)

Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, or practice

Demonstrated successful teaching experience as primary instructor in higher education settings

Demonstrated successful program and instructional design and delivery in distance education

Academic Emphasis: Human Services

Job Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Bargaining Union: United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions and Requested Documents:
Please submit your application via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE) at https://jobs.wwu.edu/. Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer to fully utilize WWU's online application system. Materials may be attached as noted on the EASE application. Application materials should include:
Cover letter addressing the position qualifications
Curriculum vita
Evidence of effective teaching
No more than two scholarly writing samples
Contact information for three references (no letters of reference)

Technical questions regarding EASE application process should be directed to Human Resources at 360.650.3306.

Other Information: Please address any questions about the position to Dr. Elizabeth Boland, Chair of the Department of Human Services and Rehabilitation at elizabeth.boland@wwu.edu.

Related Websites:
Woodring College of Education: http://www.wce.wwu.edu

Visitor Websites:
http://www.cob.org/visiting; http://vancouver.ca/visitors/htm; http://www.seattle.gov/visiting/

Job Posted: 10/30/2012

Closing Date Notes: Application review begins January 15, 2012; positions are open until filled

Recruitment #: 120876

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, 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 Providing Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination. EO/AA inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); EOO.

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, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

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.

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. 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. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175687193

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