[nfbwatlk] Professor position - Western Washington University

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From: Julie Helling [mailto:julie.helling at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2016 3:28 PM
To: Diversity Stakeholders
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Subject: Re: [diversity-stakeholders] WSBA Diversity Announcements

Law, Diversity & Justice Faculty Position Available:

Welcome to the Western Washington University on-line application process. Before you begin, please print out the job announcement; you may need to refer to it while completing the application.

Assistant Professor - Law, Diversity & JusticeAbout the Position: Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Washington University, seeks a dedicated educator for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to teach in the college's Law, Diversity & Justice (LDJ) curriculum as well as the Fairhaven College Core Curriculum.  The Law, Diversity & Justice curriculum is an interdisciplinary, undergraduate course of study for students who are interested in law, diversity and access to the legal system for under-served communities.

We seek candidates with a history of community participation and activism, who can teach academic theory in areas relating to rights, liberty, and justice in the U.S.  The applicant must be able to inspire students and communities to recognize their own empowerment.  Practical experience as a licensed attorney is preferred, with practice in any field where concepts such as power and privilege can be examined.  Other areas of legal specialization could include (but are not required or limited to) Critical Race Theory or civil rights, as well as issues regarding Federal Indian Law, immigration law and migrant rights, and/or policing and incarceration.

About the College/Department: Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies is a liberal arts college of about 400 students within a university serving about 15,000 students.  Instead of traditional letter grades, faculty write direct responses to student self-evaluations with narrative assessments at the end of the quarter (main campus classes still receive letter grades).  Fairhaven cultivates student responsibility for designing and assessing learning through interdisciplinary inquiry, creativity, and scholarship.  With an emphasis on justice, social and environmental responsibility, and cultural diversity, we challenge ourselves through active, innovative, and experiential learning to examine our choices, roles, and purposes in the world.  It is our aim to engage and negotiate fairly with students, faculty and staff in a collegial, democratic setting that encourages the airing of diverse voices.

By offering mostly small seminars, we serve a wide range of students and communities, including students of color, queer students, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, returning students and members of other marginalized groups.  We are striving to increase the representation of diverse students, staff and faculty at our college.

Our students also come from a wide range of academic backgrounds and opportunities for skill development, and the successful candidate should expect to work with students who are wrestling with basic writing skills alongside students who have had access to the best advanced academic preparation programs available.  Responding to the various needs of our students is part of the excitement and challenge of teaching at Fairhaven. Position Responsibilities:
The LDJ curriculum emphasizes a critical examination of how issues such as race, class, gender, sexual orientation and disability intersect with the law.  The ideal candidate will be able to teach students to understand, appreciate, critique and challenge American legal systems within a framework of social justice.  The LDJ curriculum includes classes such as American Legal Systems; Rights, Liberties & Justice in America; Current Issues in the Law; and Advanced Topics in the Law (topics vary by quarter).  The LDJ capstone course, Advanced Legal Writing and Analysis, requires students to write an appellate brief and argue in a Moot Court.  In addition to teaching required and elective courses, the successful candidate will also sponsor independent study projects and co-supervise interdisciplinary concentrations (majors) in their fields of expertise.

Finally, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability and commitment to lead and promote the Center for Law, Diversity & Justice (LDJ), including recruiting and advising LDJ students, coordinating faculty members and curricular offerings, arranging extracurricular activities such as bringing in relevant speakers, and interacting with current and potential donors.  The CLDJ director position is a rotating one. Required Qualifications:

  *   J.D. or equivalent terminal graduate legal degree
  *   Ability to teach required courses and electives in the Law, Diversity & Justice curriculum as well as the Fairhaven College Core Curriculum
  *   Potential to publish academic articles or other creative or scholarly work for tenure at Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Washington University
  *   Ability to direct the Center for Law, Diversity & Justice (CLDJ), including recruiting and advising students for the LDJ minor and concentration
  *   Experience and demonstrated success working with diverse populations
  *   Demonstrated community engagement (including a letter of recommendation from a community member about the applicant's engagement)
Preferred Qualifications:

  *   Interdisciplinary teaching experience
  *   Experience practicing as a licensed attorney
Academic Emphasis: Law, Diversity & Justice Job Location: Western Washington University,<http://www.wwu.edu> Bellingham, WA
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Bargaining Union: United Faculty of Western Washington
Application Instructions and Requested Documents: Applications must be submitted via Western's electronic application system for employment (EASE): https://jobs.wwu.edu.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and short statement of your educational philosophy.  Three letters of recommendation are to be sent separately by their authors via email to Kathy.Hutchinson at wwu.edu<mailto:Kathy.Hutchinson at wwu.edu>.

Semi-finalists will be asked to provide additional information, including teaching evaluations and course materials prior to invitation for interviews. Other Information: Follow Western Employment on Facebook and WWUEmployment on Twitter Job Posted: 11/17/2015
Closing Date Notes: Application review begins January 4, 2016; position is open until filledRecruitment #: 150515
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<http://www.wwu.edu/policies/docs/1000%20University%20Administration/POL-U1600.02%20Ensuring%20Equal%20Opportunity%20and%20Prohibiting%20Discrimination%20and%20Retaliation.pdf>. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and 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); eoo at wwu.edu<mailto:eoo at 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<http://www.wwu.edu/hr/disability/accommodation.shtml>, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

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.

On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 9:29 AM, Rachiah Boxley <rachiahb at wsba.org<mailto:rachiahb at wsba.org>> <diversity-stakeholders at list.wsba.org<mailto:diversity-stakeholders at list.wsba.org>> wrote:
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WSBA is pleased to share news about current happenings within our wider community of diversity stakeholders. Please feel free to send relevant announcements directly to the list serve at any time. If you have questions or ideas about this list serve or if you want to subscribe or unsubscribe from it, please contact us at diversity at wsba.org<mailto:diversity at wsba.org>.

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Other Opportunities

•         Washington Leadership Institute<https://www.law.washington.edu/Career/WLI/fellows/how.aspx>  is now accepting applications for the 2016 Washington Leadership Institute. The eight professional development seminars run from January to August 2016.

•         The Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE) is soliciting nominations for the 2015 Governor’s Employer Awards<https://esd.wa.gov/newsandinformation/legresources/gcde/>!

•         Goldmark Equal Justice Internship Program<http://www.legalfoundation.org/pages/inside_lfw/goldmark_internship> | The Goldmark Equal Justice Internship is a 10 week, paid summer internship for 2Ls and 3Ls. Created in honor of LFW’s second president, Charles Goldmark, the Goldmark Internship provides hands-on experience in providing legal aid through research, writing, casework, and client services.

 EVENTS (please click the links below for more information)
5 October

Honoring the Past, Embracing Our Future – Celebrating Past, Present and Future Judges of Color |The Washington State Minority and Justice Commission invites you to join them for a reception celebrating the judges and judicial officers of color in our state.  See attached flyer for more details.  There will be a short program followed by an opportunity to connect and network.  Light food and refreshments will be provided.
For questions or to RSVP contact Cynthia.Delostrinos at courts.wa.gov<mailto:Cynthia.Delostrinos at courts.wa.gov>

9 October

How to Ask for New Business and Seal the Deal <http://shop.americanbar.org/ebus/ABAEventsCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?productId=214584568>  | is an interactive, moderated program based on the new ABA book Marketing Success: How Did She Do That?
Presented by ABA Women Rainmakers

9 October

Washington Women Lawyers 2015 Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony<http://wwl.org/event-2017172> | Please save the date for WWL’s Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 9, 2015, at the Tacoma Art Museum. The evening will start with a no-host reception at 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and awards ceremony following at 7:30 p.m.

14 October

Vietnamese-American Bar Association’s 11th Annual Banquet<http://www.vabaw.com/annual-banquet/2015-banquet/>| You are invited to join VBAW at the 11th Annual Banquet.

23 October

Asian Bar Association of Washington Annual Gala<http://www.abaw.org/gala.html>| Please join ABAW and the Association of Washington Student Scholarship Foundations at the Annual Gala.
For questions contact Jessica Tsao at jessica.tsao at klgates.com<mailto:jessica.tsao at klgates.com>

30 October

7th Annual Filipino Lawyers of Washington Barrio Fiesta | Save the Date for the FLOW Barrio Fiesta.  More information to follow.

6 November

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association Seattle Ninth Annual Banquet<http://mamaseattle.org/2015_banquet.html>| You are invited to Join the MAMA of Seattle for their Ninth Annual Banquet.

6 November

South Asian Bar Association of Washington Annual Banquet<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1818145> | Please join SABAW for the annual reception and fundraiser celebrating and sharing their accomplishments over the last year.  The money raised from this banquet will be used for our robust student scholarship and fellowship program.

2016 Events

5 February

Latina/o Bar Association of Washington Annual Banquet | Save the Date for the LBAW Annual Awards Gala.  More information to follow.

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