The Institute for Energy Studies (IES) is a multi-college collaboration at WWU, which is designed to meet growing demand, from students and from Washington's growing clean energy economy, for interdisciplinary education related to the science, technology, policy and business aspects of human conversion and use of energy. Our energy programs are designed to provide both breadth and depth, with a practical toolkit of technical and analytic skills from classroom and experiential learning.

The IES academic program is unique in the country in offering undergraduate degrees that directly address key energy/climate challenges and their solutions, via hands-on experiential learning, such as our “Campus as a Lab” initiative, preparing graduates to hit the ground running as practitioners and leaders of a clean energy transition. Through efforts of the IES, WWU was named one of only twelve institutions globally by the U.S. Dept. of Energy for their first-ever Zero Energy Design Designation.

The Institute for Energy Studies supports 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 focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement.  We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from under-represented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

The Institute for Energy Studies maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary, non-tenure track teaching positions. The positions are usually part-time, with occasional opportunities for full-time appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

The Institute and the University value teaching and seek exemplary teachers who are current in their field, who will actively engage students in their own learning, and who will follow University guidelines regarding course objectives, content, instructional format, and level of challenge. We seek individuals with teaching interests in fields relevant to the clean energy transition to a decarbonized Northwest energy system, such as energy efficiency, energy system science, net-zero/low-carbon energy planning and management, local energy/climate policies and strategies, enterprise energy management, or urban/community energy planning. We expect students to be given feedback on their course work and examinations, and that adjunct faculty members will be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours.

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty and staff, and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

• Recent, relevant industry or government experience
• Master's degree or higher in a related discipline
• Successful teaching experience

Salary

$1,600-$2,600 per credit, commensurate with experience and qualifications

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 the required and preferred qualifications. Please also note courses (existing and proposed) you would be most qualified to teach. You may wish to consult our program and course offerings at https://energy.wwu.edu

Please provide contact information for three references.

This vacancy pool is refreshed annually; please see applicable close date information below (open continuously until December 31 of each year). Applicants who continue to remain interested in being considered for on-going opportunities should re-submit updated materials to the new pool, once posted.

Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than December 31, 2024.

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. 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, 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).

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