Decision Sciences – Poulsbo – Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

About the University
Western 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 Department
The College of Business and Economics and the Department of Decision Sciences 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 Department of Decision Sciences maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions in Poulsbo, WA for the teaching areas of applied business statistics, management information systems, and operations management. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary, part-time, non-tenure track teaching positions. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

Position Responsibilities: 

Teach the equivalent of up to four courses per quarter (up to 16 classroom hours per week). 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
• Demonstrated successful experience in teaching
• Academically or professionally qualified in accordance with college and AACSB standards
• 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
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level

Conditions of Employment
All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including COVID vaccination by time of hire and Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits Information
Benefits Overview for Faculty Positions

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, 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

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness 
• Three letters of reference (the PageUp online application system will contact your references for upload of reference letters)

Closing Date Notes

Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes June 5, 2025.

While applications are accepted continuously, please note this does not indicate there is a current opening.  Applicant materials are reviewed on as-needed basis.  You will only be contacted if an opportunity is available. 

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); [email protected]

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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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.