Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include teaching six five-credit in-person courses over three quarters, including two lower-division surveys, History of the Holocaust, and three other courses in the candidate's specialty. Candidates are also expected to pursue research and publication in their area of interest.

Qualifications:
Required:

• PhD or ABD in History or related field. If ABD, degree must be completed by June 15th of the first year of employment (e.g., June 15, 2028)
• Specialization in Jewish history, with the ability to teach courses in Jewish history and the Holocaust
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues and cultivate learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred: 

• PhD preferred
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and high-quality scholarship

Department:
The Department of History at Western Washington University consists of eighteen tenured or tenure-track faculty whose courses serve a very active history major and make significant contributions to the university’s general education curriculum. History courses cover nearly every historical era and much of the globe. The department encourages its faculty to participate in interdisciplinary programs such as the Ray Wolpow Institute for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity, Canadian-American Studies, East Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and the Honors program. Faculty in the department provide high-quality courses that prepare majors and non-majors with skills in research, analysis, and writing. The department also houses a small but strong M.A. program in history. The history department supports Western’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity and encourages applications from diverse candidates. The Department of History is in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. To learn more about the History Department, visit https://chss.wwu.edu/history. 

University/Location:
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.

Salary/Compensation: The starting salary range for assistant professor appointment, tenure-track is generally between $73,000-$78,500, 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 $73,000-$91,000, with the upper end of the salary range typically being achieved through collectively bargained salary adjustments. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the entire salary range provided above reflects the anticipated full salary range in the position at the given rank, with progression in ranks occurring as outlined in the University’s tenure and promotion process, per the collective bargaining agreement. Relocation assistance maybe available per university guidelines. Salary and start-up funds are to be determined upon being offered the position.

Bargaining Unit: United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions and Requested Documents: A letter of application along with a c.v., a graduate transcript, a chapter- or article-length writing sample, sample syllabi for an introductory course in Jewish history as well as an upper-level course in Jewish history or the Holocaust, and the contact information for three referees. Please do not upload letters of recommendation.

Apply online here: https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=503122

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Initial Interviews will be conducted remotely.

For general questions contact history@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. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (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, 360.650.3774 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.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

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. 

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include teaching six five-credit in-person courses over three quarters, including two lower-division surveys, History of the Holocaust, and three other courses in the candidate's specialty. Candidates are also expected to pursue research and publication in their area of interest.

Qualifications:
Required:

• PhD or ABD in History or related field. If ABD, degree must be completed by June 15th of the first year of employment (e.g., June 15, 2028)
• Specialization in Jewish history, with the ability to teach courses in Jewish history and the Holocaust
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues and cultivate learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred: 

• PhD preferred
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and high-quality scholarship

Department:
The Department of History at Western Washington University consists of eighteen tenured or tenure-track faculty whose courses serve a very active history major and make significant contributions to the university’s general education curriculum. History courses cover nearly every historical era and much of the globe. The department encourages its faculty to participate in interdisciplinary programs such as the Ray Wolpow Institute for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity, Canadian-American Studies, East Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and the Honors program. Faculty in the department provide high-quality courses that prepare majors and non-majors with skills in research, analysis, and writing. The department also houses a small but strong M.A. program in history. The history department supports Western’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity and encourages applications from diverse candidates. The Department of History is in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. To learn more about the History Department, visit https://chss.wwu.edu/history. 

University/Location:
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.

Salary/Compensation: The starting salary range for assistant professor appointment, tenure-track is generally between $73,000-$78,500, 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 $73,000-$91,000, with the upper end of the salary range typically being achieved through collectively bargained salary adjustments. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the entire salary range provided above reflects the anticipated full salary range in the position at the given rank, with progression in ranks occurring as outlined in the University’s tenure and promotion process, per the collective bargaining agreement. Relocation assistance maybe available per university guidelines. Salary and start-up funds are to be determined upon being offered the position.

Bargaining Unit: United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions and Requested Documents: A letter of application along with a c.v., a graduate transcript, a chapter- or article-length writing sample, sample syllabi for an introductory course in Jewish history as well as an upper-level course in Jewish history or the Holocaust, and the contact information for three referees. Please do not upload letters of recommendation.

Apply online here: https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=503122

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Initial Interviews will be conducted remotely.

For general questions contact history@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. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (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, 360.650.3774 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.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

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.