Assistant Professor of Environmental Toxicology, Department of Environmental Sciences – Western Washington University Position Title Assistant Professor of Environmental Toxicology 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 College Western’s College of the Environment is the oldest interdisciplinary environmental studies college in the U.S. It is known nationally and internationally for its excellence in educating the next generation of environmental leaders. Our academic programs reflect a broad view of the physical, biological, social and cultural world. About the Department The College of the Environment and the Environmental Sciences 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. Western’s Environmental Sciences program is committed to creating a space for students to value, change, and study the environment. The department offers degrees in Environmental Science at the undergraduate and master's level. Students in the program gain proficiencies in applying quantitative and critical thinking skills to environmental issues, writing and speaking effectively to professional audiences about issues in the field, using theoretical knowledge of environmental sciences in real world applications, and incorporating multiple disciplines into environmental sciences. We currently have 20 tenure track faculty that serve about 300 majors and over 20 graduate students annually, offering a variety of degrees in environmental science, with emphases in environmental toxicology and chemistry, marine science, and aquatic and terrestrial ecology. Many of our students are actively engaged in a vibrant and productive research environment under the active mentorship of our faculty, and present at regional, state, and national conferences. Students will often also co-author peer-reviewed publications. The department maintains active relationships with community, tribal, agency, NGO, and private sector partners. About the Position WWU invites applications for a full-time, in-person, tenure-track position at the assistant professor level focusing on environmental toxicology on the Bellingham campus beginning Fall 2025. The Environmental Sciences Department and the College of the Environment support Western’s mission that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and research. Teaching responsibilities will include environmental toxicology and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach other courses within the Environmental Sciences curriculum. All research foci in the broad field of environmental toxicology are encouraged to apply. Potential areas of research include but are not limited to: multi-stressor research; molecular, biochemical, and physiological responses to contaminants; new approach methodologies; and the use of non-mammalian model organisms. The successful candidate would be expected to leverage state-of-the-art approaches to understand responses to contaminants, contributing to our understanding of contaminant impacts on the environment. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans and those with the ability to be sensitive to and inclusive of students with marginalized identities and background. Required Qualifications * PhD (by time of application) in environmental toxicology, biology or a related field. * Record of high-quality scholarship in the field of environmental toxicology. * Record of, or potential for, high quality, inclusive, student-centered undergraduate instruction. * Potential for cultivating learning and working environments that are equitable and inclusive of people with diverse social identities and backgrounds. * Commitment to establishing and sustaining a research program with meaningful involvement of undergraduate and M.S. students. Preferred Qualifications * Post-doctoral fellowship or additional professional experience. * Potential to initiate or participate in cross-disciplinary collaborations. * Potential for applied environmental toxicology, such as environmental management or science-policy, through their teaching and scholarship. * Teaching and scholarship interests, and experience aligned with the Environmental Sciences Department’s goals<https://cenv.wwu.edu/esci/department-environmental-sciences>. Conditions of Employment All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof 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 to h...@wwu.edu<mailto:h...@wwu.edu> if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations. Salary The starting salary range for assistant professor appointment, tenure-track is generally between $77,000 - $82,000 with placement within the position’s salary range being based on qualifications and professional experience. The entire salary range for the assistant professor position is $77,000 - $85,000, with the upper end of the salary range typically being achieved through collectively bargained salary adjustments. Relocation assistance<https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U5410.08-Providing-Relocation-Compensation> maybe available per university guidelines. Salary and start-up funds are to be determined upon being offered the position Benefits Information Benefits Overview for Faculty Positions<https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-06/Benefits-Faculty.pdf> Bargaining Unit United Faculty of Western Washington Application Instructions Interested candidates must apply online. For application information and instructions, go to the WWU Employment website. A complete application should include: 1. Application Letter: A letter of application that addresses how you meet the qualifications for the position, your ability and commitment to fulfill the position responsibilities, and your availability to start as of September 16, 2025. 2. Diversity Statement (max 2 pages): A separate statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship and/or service describing past experience, contributions to diversity and inclusion efforts, the impact on students, faculty, staff and/or your field and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at WWU. 3. Teaching Statement (max 2 pages): A separate statement of your teaching experience and/or interests, and plans for teaching introductory and advanced courses within the Environmental Sciences curriculum. Include a summary of teaching evaluations, if applicable. 4. Research Statement (max 2 pages, not including references): A separate detailed statement of your research interests, projects, and plans for student involvement. 5. Vita: A full curriculum vitae. 6. References: The names and contact information for at least three professional references. Please do not send letters of recommendation; these will only be required for semi-finalists, and will be automatically requested from the provided references via Western’s PageUp electronic application system. Closing Date Notes Review of applications begins February 18, 2025; position open until filled. Inquiries about the position may be addressed to the search committee chair, Prof. Manuel Montaño, at manuel.mont...@wwu.edu<mailto:manuel.mont...@wwu.edu>. 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); c...@wwu.edu<mailto:c...@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 at vpsa.off...@wwu.edu<mailto:vpsa.off...@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. Apply<https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/793/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=502071&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us> Tribal Lands Statement Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples<https://www.wwu.edu/tribal-lands-statement>, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial. We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways. 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