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Computer Science - Non-Tenure Track Vacancy Pool, Bellingham
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Location: Bellingham, WA
Categories: College of Science & Engineering
Position TitleComputer Science - Non-Tenure Track Vacancy Pool
About the University
Western Washington University, with over 15,000 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 has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo.
Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.
Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity.
Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community.
Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive.
In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents.
Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the DepartmentThe College of Science and Engineering and the Computer Science Department 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 Computer Science Department has 17 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 15 non-tenure track instructors, and serves approximately 500 majors or pre-majors.
The department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in computer science, an M.S. degree, and B.S. degrees in Data Science and Cybersecurity, as well as a CS Education B.A. degree.
The department has a strong history of research collaboration with other disciplines across campus such as Anthropology, Linguistics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Physics, among others, as well as collaborations with regional tech partners such as the Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL).
Collaborations with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) provide additional opportunities for faculty.
About the PositionThe Computer Science 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 teaching 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.
Required Qualifications
+ MS degree in Computer Science or related field; OR, for some select courses, a BS degree in Computer Science or a related field plus exemplary industry experience
+ Demonstrated potential for successful teaching
+ Demonstrated commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
+ PhD in Computer Science or related field
+ Demonstrated successful teaching experience
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire.
Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary
$1,500-$2,200 per Credit, Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits InformationBenefits Overview for Faculty Positions (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-06/Benefits-Faculty.pdf)
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.
This vacancy pool is refreshed annually; please refer to applicable close date information.
Applicants who continue to remain interested in being considered for on-going opportunities should re-submit updated materials to the new pool, once posted.
Required Supplemental Materials
Teaching Statement (max 2 pages): a separate statement of your teaching experience and/or interests, and plans for teaching introductory and advanced courses up through and including graduate M.S. courses.
Please include a summary of teaching evaluations, if applicable.
Closing Date Notes
Application review is on-going.
Please contact Filip Jagodzinski, Department Chair, atjagodzf@wwu.edu, with any questions.
Vacancy pool closes no later than May 31, 2026.
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 (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-A-Protected-Class-Interim) .
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 (https://hr.wwu.edu/disability-accommodations) , 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act).
It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services atvpsa.office@wwu.edu.
The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://vpess.wwu.edu/files/docs/ASRCleryreport.pdf) .
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.
Job no: 502551
Advertised: May 07 2025 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: May 31 2026 23:55 Pacific Daylight Time
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