Adjunct Faculty - Sustainability

Western Oregon University

monmouth, OR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Climate Change, Conservation, Social Sciences, Sustainability, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
monmouth, OR
POSTED
30+ days ago

Adjunct Faculty - Sustainability [POOL] Recruitment #: F-SUS Review Date: Review as needed | Ongoing Department: Sustainability Salary Rate: Commensurate with education and experience in accordance with [WOUFT CBA ] Department/ Position Summary: Western Oregon University invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty in Sustainability as part of an ongoing applicant pool. Teaching areas may include Environmental Justice, Global Climate Change, Environmental Conservation, and both introductory and advanced topics aligned with the candidate's expertise. Individuals with backgrounds in a wide range of Sustainability -related fields are encouraged to apply. Please Note: This is a pool position, which means applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to build a qualified candidate pool. Selected applicants may be contacted as openings become available. Required Qualifications: Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following: Master's Degree or PhD in an appropriate field. Preference for candidates with a PhD and background in social science, but candidates with interdisciplinary degrees or natural and environmental science backgrounds are also welcome Prior post -secondary education experience Demonstrable commitment to undergraduate education How to Apply: To apply for this position, please upload the following required materials within the application portal. Applications missing any of the required documents will not move forward for consideration. Please include only the materials listed below: 1. WOU Employment Application form available here - unclassified/faculty 2. Cover Letter that outlines your qualifications and how they align with the position 3. Resume/CV 4. Complete and submit the Reference Check form, available here along with your application 5. Unofficial transcripts for your highest degree earned. Official transcripts will be required if hired. Background/Education Check: A criminal background check will be completed as a condition of employment. Education checks are processed for positions requiring a formal degree as a minimum requirement. Equal Employment Opportunity: Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We embrace our differences and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success. Accommodation Requests: Western Oregon University is committed to developing a barrier -free recruitment process and work environment. If you would like to request disability -related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, please complete the online request form at least three (3) business days in advance. If you have questions, contact Desiree Noah at noahd@wou.edu. Veterans Preference Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Western Oregon University in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum cr iteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq Contact Information For questions regarding the application process or to submit your application documents, please contact Human Resources at employment@wou.edu

About the Company

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Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University (WOU) is a mid-sized public comprehensive university located in the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. The university serves a large number of first-generation college students. WOU has received national recognition for its commitment and success in serving students. The campus is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital, about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub, and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of about 4800 undergraduate and 600 graduate students enjoys a vibrant and close-knit intellectual community.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://wou.edu