Tenure Track Position in Environmental Toxicology at Western Washington University
About the Position Western Washington University (WWU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in environmental toxicology beginning September 15, 2025. The Department of Environmental Sciences and College of the Environment are committed to WWU’s strategic goal of recruiting and retaining diverse faculty, and welcome applications from diverse candidates. The successful candidate will be required to teach environmental toxicology and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Successful candidates must be committed to quality undergraduate education and will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate students. 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. 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 Department of Environmental Sciences goals<https://cenv.wwu.edu/esci/department-environmental-sciences>. Application Instructions & Requested Documents Interested candidates must apply online via WWU’s Electronic Application System for Employment. To submit your application, please go to the position announcement page and select the apply button: https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=502071. Attach the following documents: (1) a cover letter addressing all of the required and preferred qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a detailed statement of research plans (max. length of two pages, not including references), (4) a two-page statement of teaching philosophy and interest, and (5) a two page statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship and service. Please provide 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. Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Prof. Manuel Montaño at (360) 650-2147 or manuel.mont...@wwu.edu<mailto:manuel.mont...@wwu.edu>. Review of applications begins February 18th, 2025; position open until filled. WWU is an AA/EO employer. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity & Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); e...@wwu.edu<mailto:e...@wwu.edu>. To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
