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Woodring - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool – Outreach Sites (Bremerton & Everett) Everett, WA, Bremerton, WA Department of Teacher Education & Outreach Programs (3261)
Woodring College of Education is seeking exceptionally qualified faculty for temporary, part-time positions as instructors and practicum supervisors at WWU outreach sites, including Bremerton & Everett.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Urban Planning Bellingham, WA Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy (4360) Open until Filled
The Department of Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy (UEPP) at Western Washington University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Urban Planning and Land Use Regulations beginning Fall 2026.
Art Studio - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool Bellingham, WA Art & Art History (4220)
The Art & Art History Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis. This pool is specifically for candidates interested in teaching studio art courses.
Design - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool Bellingham, WA Design Department (4260) Open Continuously
In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track faculty positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.
Assistant Professor of Materials Science & Engineering Bellingham, WA Engineering and Design Department
Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893 and is comprised of about 15,000 students. It is recognized as the top public masters-granting university in the Pacific Northwest by US News & World Report. Over the last two annual surveys of Great Colleges to Work For, the Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Western for the following categories: faculty experience, shared governance, tenure clarity and teaching environment. Western Washington University is in scenic Bellingham, Washington, a coastal town of about 100,000 residents nestled between the mountains of the North Cascades and the waters of the Salish Sea. Recreational opportunities abound nearby, including biking, skiing, hiking, sailing, kayaking, and mountaineering. The city is roughly 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia, and 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington, each with a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere and home to many leading technology companies.
Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology, Tenure-Track Position Bellingham, WA Psychology Department (3500)
The Psychology Department at Western Washington University (WWU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cognitive Psychology beginning September 16, 2026. All areas of specialization within the cognitive domain will be considered, but the department is particularly seeking candidates with expertise in Applied Cognitive research. Candidates must be able to teach courses in Cognition, as well as undergraduate statistics and research methodology. For further inquiries, contact Ira Hyman, Search Committee Chair, at hyman@wwu.edu.
Assistant Professor, Archaeology Bellingham, WA Anthropology Department (3320) Open until Filled
The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Archaeology, to begin in September 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or ABD at the time of application and will have a strong foundation in the archaeology of western North America, with a preference for Pacific Northwest (including the Salish Sea, Northwest Coast, and/or the Columbia and Fraser Plateau regions). The methodological specialty within archaeology is open. The Department is committed to maintaining a strong four fields approach to teaching and scholarship.
Sociology Visiting Assistant Professor - Western on the Peninsula, Sociology for Professionals Poulsbo, WA, Bremerton, WA, Peninsulas WP Admin
The Department of Sociology at Western Washington University invites applications for a fixed three-year term Visiting Assistant Professor of qualified persons interested in teaching and service for Western on the Peninsula at the Olympic College locations in the Bremerton and Poulsbo, WA region beginning Fall 2026.
Education Leadership - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool Bellingham, WA Woodring College of Education Educational Leadership - Educational Administration (3235) Open Continuously
The Education Leadership Program, Department of Education Leadership & Inclusive Teaching, offers graduate degrees (EdD & MEd) and administrator certificate programs (Principal & Superintendent) at our Bellingham campus, the State of Washington distance learning and distance learning online in British Columbia.
History Non-Tenure Track Vacancy Pool Bellingham, WA History Department (3410) Open Continuously
The Department of History maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary or limited-term teaching positions.
Executive Director of Admissions Bellingham, WA Admissions (2110) Open until Filled
As part of the Division of Academic Affairs and reporting to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, the Executive Director of Admissions leads a team of about 30 permanent staff and a large team of student staff and is charged with developing and executing Western Washington University’s admissions and recruitment strategies. This role demands strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, technological fluency, a deep dedication to excellence in higher education, and a commitment to student success and development. The Executive Director is an integral part of the Enrollment Management Unit and a critical player in developing enrollment strategies for the university. In addition to leading the admissions team and being an effective manager, this leader will foster meaningful relationships across campus and in the community, always with a student-centered approach. The Executive Director will lead recruitment efforts in alignment with the university’s vision and strategic plan, working in partnership with campus stakeholders to attract and enroll a diverse and talented undergraduate student body—including first-year, transfer, international, visiting/non-matriculating, returning, and dual enrolled—for the Bellingham campus and other WWU locations. In addition to leading an efficient and effective admissions and recruitment operation, the Executive Director will be a collaborative leader and a diplomatic communicator who excels at bringing stakeholders together to support effective and data-driven decision-making in the search, outreach, recruitment, and yield of new students.
Assistant Professor - Physics and Astronomy Bellingham, WA Physics - Astronomy Department
Full-time, tenure-track assistant professor, beginning September 2026. Western Washington University (WWU) invites applications from candidates who will contribute to the department’s curriculum at all levels, and establish an active and sustainable research program with opportunities to engage WWU undergraduates. The Department and the College of Science and Engineering support WWU’s mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential of learners and the well-being of communities.

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