Henry G. Schwarz Visiting Lecturer in Mongolian Studies

Position Title
Henry G. Schwarz Visiting Lecturer in Mongolian Studies (Fall Quarter 2026 or Winter Quarter 2027)

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.

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About the Departments
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' East Asian Studies Program and the Office of Global Engagement -- which serve as home to Mongolian Studies -- 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.

About the Position

East Asian Studies and Office of Global Engagement seek qualified candidates for Fall Quarter 2026 (September 16-December 16) or Winter Quarter 2027 (January 5 – March 19).  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 in relevant professional service related to the Western Libraries Mongolia Collection and promotion of Mongolian Studies in the campus and local communities.

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 East Asian Studies Program Director.

Required Qualifications

• All-but-Dissertation (ABD by the time of hire) or academic equivalent in any discipline, with a teaching focus on the study of Mongolia
• Demonstrated experience teaching at the college or university level
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with a range of social identities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in any academic discipline, with an active teaching and research focus on the study of Mongolia
• Experience living in Mongolia
• Fluency in Mongolian
• Experience with the effective use of teaching methods that promote active, participatory 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 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 up to $15,000 (depending upon academic qualifications and years of teaching experience in a college or university setting), 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 address your experience related to the position responsibilities and 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 January 9, 2026 and remain open until filled. Finalists will be interviewed via video conferencing.

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