Faculty Position: Assistant Professor, Secondary Education, Woodring College of Education, Western Washington University

Assistant Professor, Secondary Education

About the Position: The Woodring College of Education invites dynamic and innovative individuals with multicultural experience who are able to work across college and university departments to apply for appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Secondary Education Department.    In this search, the department seeks a promising and innovative scholar who is firmly and actively committed to promoting diversity and social justice through scholarship, teaching, and service at public schools, universities, and community settings.  We seek candidates with extensive experience working with diverse populations, such as multicultural/multilingual students and families; American Indian Education and Native populations. Preferred applicants take a inter-/trans- disciplinary approach to addressing pressing challenges in our world and society today, including education for sustainability, transformational leadership, and creating equitable and just systems. Preferred applicants will have expertise working with English Language Learners and can provide bold, imaginative, and collaborative leadership to our dynamic faculty, students, and the local, state, and national communities that we serve.

About the College/Department: The Department of Secondary Education at Western Washington University is committed to providing the foundations of knowledge in human development, schooling and education, teaching and learning, and assessment in order to foster a more democratic, just and sustainable world. Being a teacher requires someone who is a change agent; who recognizes that diversity is an integral part of thriving educational systems. We foster reflective practice that supports future teachers’ capacity to help all learners thrive, by recognizing the important role diversity plays in public school settings and engaging in the praxis of social justice work.  The department is committed to helping develop future teachers who can recognize inequities in public school settings and use their increasing professional competence and ethical commitments to address these inequities.  We are also committed to helping future teachers from all content areas acquire a repertoire of instructional strategies, practices, and critical dispositions that promote civic engagement for a humane, sustainable, and democratic global community. We are searching for a faculty member who shares in our vision and promise to support public education, and who can partner with us as we build on the current strengths and accomplishments within the department.  Faculty at Western Washington University enjoy a balance of teaching, scholarship, and service in a university that is consistently ranked as one of the best among regional universities in the nation.  With approximately 15,000 students, WWU is located in beautiful Bellingham, midway between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Position Responsibilities: Contribute to a vision for the preparation of the next generation of teachers who recognize that social justice requires a critical analysis of social, cultural, and institutional systems Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Secondary Education, such as general methods and pedagogy courses; instructional technology; educational foundations courses (9 month appointment, with summer optional)  Work within the college to support English as a Second Language curricular efforts and initiatives Supervise students in community-based and/or school-based practicum experiences Participate in school, community and university collaborations and partnership work Participate in service within the department, college, university, community and professional organizations Work with department and college to align curriculum with state and professional performance-based standards and integrate creative and innovative pedagogy Collaborate in the development of innovative undergraduate and graduate programs, such as field-based courses; courses delivered online; hybrid courses; alternative route programs Maintain an active and engaged program of scholarship that addresses contemporary issues and challenges Advise and support undergraduate and graduate students Mentor and support individuals who traditionally have not had access to higher education, including first-generation college students, English language learners, underrepresented and underserved student populations

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Secondary Education, Multicultural Education, Second-Language Acquisition/Bilingual Education, Curriculum Studies, social and cultural foundations of education, or a closely related area by the time of appointment  Evidence of five or more years of successful teaching or other relevant school-based experiences in a middle or high school, public preferred Demonstrated successful experience working with diverse populations Demonstrated strong ability to foster middle school, high school, and/or community relationships and engage in learning collaboratively with students, community partners, staff, and colleagues Experience working with teacher preparation standards

Preferred Qualifications: Experience preparing educators in bilingual education or English as a Second Language Experience working in bilingual education or with ESL students Experience or interest in field-based teaching and collaborative models of bridging school/university classrooms Experience with clinical supervision Experience teaching in a state-identified high-needs area such as middle school/high school mathematics, sciences, and/or special education Research interests in areas that further teaching and learning in a globally interconnected, diverse society in areas such as social justice; sustainability; internationalization, culturally-relevant pedagogy; democratic education  Scholarly work with interdisciplinary, intercultural, and/or trans-disciplinary approaches to education for social justice Experience with alternate pathways to teacher education, or direct transfer programs and pathway programs leading to teacher certification Strong pedagogical and technical knowledge of inclusive technologies to support all learners Experience with systemic and/or cultural change

Academic Emphasis: Secondary Education

Job Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA  Home | Western Washington University For ambitious, open-minded learners, Western Washington University is the premier undergraduate-centered university that fosters a dynamic collaborative environment ... Read more...

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.  Materials must be attached as noted on the EASE application.  Application materials required include a letter of application, including vita, two pieces of evidence of effective teaching, and two scholarly writing samples. Additionally, please have three letters of reference sent directly to Janna Cecka at Janna.Cecka@wwu.edu.

Other Information: For questions, please contact Janna Cecka, Program Manager, Department of Secondary Education at 360-650-3327, or via email at Janna.Cecka@wwu.edu.  For direct mail correspondence, use this address below: Janna Cecka, Program Manager  Department of Secondary Education  Woodring College of Education              Western Washington University              516 High Street             Bellingham, WA 98225-9089

Job Posted: 10/16/2015

Closing Date Notes: Application review begins January 2, 2016; position is open until filled

Recruitment #: 150389

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 Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA 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.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, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).