Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Western Washington U; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A public institution in Washington seeks candidates for a Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool. Ideal candidates should possess a master's degree alongside certifications, with a focus on fostering inclusive learning. This role requires feedback, availability for student support, and participation in candidate evaluations. Applications are accepted continuously, with a closing date of 10/31/2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and CCC-SLP or CCC-A.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a vacancy pool for temporary teaching in speech-language pathology and audiology.
• Provide feedback to students on course work and evaluations.
• Be available for students through regularly scheduled office hours.

Education

Master's degree and CCC‑SLP or CCC‑A

Job description

Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty 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 Department

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing 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 Department consists of faculty and clinical/technical staff serving both undergraduate and graduate students. The department offers a B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology, an Au.D. in Audiology, and serves the community with its donations-based Speech-Language-Hearing Clinics. The SLHS undergraduate and graduate programs offer courses in a lock‑step sequence beginning in the fall quarter of each academic year.

About the Position

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching in speech-language pathology and audiology. 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. The Department, the College, and the University value teaching and the candidate is expected to be an exemplary teacher. The candidate is expected to provide students with feedback on their course work and examinations, and to be available to students through regularly‑scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy. It is required to have the students evaluate the course(s) using the standard University evaluation forms.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree and CCC‑SLP or CCC‑A
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Au.D. and CCC‑A
• Ph.D. (for graduate teaching positions)

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60‑days of hire. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

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 asexual misconduct background check.

Application Materials

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.

Closing Date Notes

Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes 10/31/2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Contact

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); [e-mail]. For disability accommodation requests, contact Human Resources Disability Services at 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Security and Fire Safety

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 asexual misconduct background check.

Clery Act Report

You can obtain a copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at [e-mail].