Western Washington University created the Salish Sea Institute to raise awareness and protection for the Salish Sea. The Institute convenes workshops and produces reports that share science and management strategies among the community of people on and off campus who work to protect the Salish Sea. It also supports WWU’s goal to “advance a deeper understanding of engagement with place”, as described in Western’s strategic plan. For WWU students we offer a minor in Salish Sea Studies, a place-based, experiential, and multidisciplinary curriculum about the Salish Sea’s history, ecology, culture, and management complexities. Students take 7 credits in SALI core classes, focused on Salish Sea specific themes. An additional 15 credits are electives divided into four learning domains to encourage students to engage in multidisciplinary learning that spans the University.

The mission of the Salish Sea Studies Program is to invite students to build meaningful connections across borders, disciplines, and systems to bring to life a healthy and just future for the Salish Sea.

The Salish Sea Institute 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 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.

• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge relating to the Salish Sea's history, ecology, culture, and management complexities
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse students, faculty and staff, and to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

• Ph.D. in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in higher education
• Knowledge and use of learning management systems, such as Canvas
• Current scholarly/community engagement relating to the Salish Sea's history, ecology, culture, and management complexities. Examples include, but are not limited to, professional activity, scholarly publications, conference presentations or attendance, or participation in relevant associations or community organizations.

Salary

$1,385-$1,800 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.

You will be asked to provide contact information of three references.

Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than February 22, 2025.

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