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Henry G. Schwarz Visiting Lecturer in Mongolian Studies
Work type: NTT Faculty
Location: Bellingham, WA
Categories: Academic Affairs
Position Title Henry G. Schwarz Visiting Lecturer in Mongolian Studies (Winter Quarter 2028)
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 Departments The East Asian Studies Program and the Office of Global Engagement 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.
About the Position
East Asian Studies and the Office of Global Engagement are seeking qualified candidates for the winter academic quarter 2028 (December 16, 2027 - March 15, 2028). The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching one 5-credit course in any academic discipline, with a focus on the study of Mongolia; plus an additional 3 hours per week involved in relevant professional service related to the Western Libraries Mongolia Collection and promotion of Mongolian Studies in the campus and local communities. (0.45 FTE appointment)
The Visiting Lecturer will be expected to be current in their discipline, to engage students actively in their own learning, and to maintain high standards regarding course content. They will provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in a designated location. The Visiting Lecturer will have students evaluate their course using the standard University evaluation forms and to make those evaluations available to the department.
Required Qualifications

• All-but-Dissertation (or academic equivalent) at the time of application in any discipline, with a teaching focus on the study of Mongolia
• Demonstrated experience teaching at the college or university level
• Demonstrated experience teaching students from different social identities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or academic equivalent) at the time of application in any discipline, with an active teaching and research focus on the study of Mongolia
• Experience living in Mongolia
• Fluency in Mongolian
• Experience with teaching methods that incorporate regular and meaningful opportunities for students to participate in their own learning

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 HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary
This is a part-time position (0.45 FTE) for one academic quarter. Total compensation for the 5-credit course is $15,000, plus up to a $2,500 travel allowance.
Benefits Information
Benefits Overview for Faculty Positions This position is not benefits eligible.
Bargaining Unit
United Faculty of Western Washington
Application Instructions
A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should clearly address 1) your experience related to the position responsibilities; and 2) the required and preferred qualifications. In the application, provide contact information of three references.
Inquiries about the position may be submitted to: Dr. Mark Greenberg, Director of Faculty Global Engagement.
Closing Date Notes
Application review will begin November 6, 2026 and remain open until filled. Finalists will be interviewed via video conferencing.
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. See WWU's Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. 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, 360.650.3751 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.
Job no: 503183
Advertised: Sep 01 2026 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time
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