Whitman College, a private, selective, non-sectarian, residential college of the liberal arts and sciences with approximately 1400 students and 120 faculty, located in southeastern Washington State, is conducting searches to fill a variety of faculty positions, both continuing and temporary. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Recent entering classes have had an average high school GPA of 3.84 and average SATs of 1330. Whitman seeks applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, advising and scholarship. Salaries and benefits are competitive, and opportunities for professional development and sabbaticals are especially generous. Anticipated openings include the following positions:
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ART STUDIO (Ceramics): Visiting position in Studio Art, with expertise in Ceramics, at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective spring 2009, with potential for renewal for the fall semester of 2009. M.F.A. and college-level teaching experience desired, plus active exhibition/presentation record and knowledge of contemporary theory and practice. The successful candidate will offer courses in Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced ceramics classes and one additional class to be determined. In addition, he/she will contribute to the Senior Studio Art Thesis process, participate in critique sessions for thesis art students, facilitate senior thesis projects, and participate in departmental events and works including maintaining and supervising the smooth operation of the ceramics facility. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application materials, candidates are strongly encouraged to address their potential contribution to the promotion of diversity, a core value of the Whitman College community; their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; 20 slides or a CD of personal work, and 20 student works; three letters of reference; an artist statement; and a statement of your teaching philosophy. Submission of professional work and student work will also be accepted on CD/DVD in Powerpoint presentation format only. Electronic applications cannot be accepted. Send materials and SASE to: Charles Timm-Ballard, Chair of the Search Committee, Fouts Center for Visual Arts, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The Whitman College Studio Art Department is dedicated to providing a strong intellectual and technical foundation for making art that embraces 21st century strategies, concepts and practices. The Studio Art Department is newly situated in a 38,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed by Portland Architect Thomas Hacker & Associates. Deadline: October 15, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the beautiful scenic Columbia Valley, is a small, selective liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. The College provides generous professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
ART STUDIO (Digital/New Genres): Tenure track position in Studio Art with expertise in Digital/New Genres, at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2009. M.F.A. and significant college-level teaching experience beyond the T.A. level required, plus active exhibition/presentation record and knowledge of contemporary theory and practice. Area of teaching specialization and intellectual/creative life must lie within the digital environment. The successful candidate will offer courses in Introduction to Digital/New Genres; Foundation Design/Theory and Practice; Intermediate, Advanced Digital Arts/New Genres; and other fine arts courses or special topics within the person's skill sets and interests. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae, plus 20 slides of personal work and 20 slides of student work; teaching philosophy statement; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Submission of professional work and student work will also be accepted on CD/DVD in Powerpoint presentation format only. Electronic applications cannot be accepted. Send materials and SASE to: Charles Timm-Ballard, Chair of the Studio Art Search Committee, Fouts Center for Visual Arts, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The Whitman College Art Department is dedicated to providing a strong intellectual and technical foundation for making art that embraces 21st century strategies, concepts, and practices. The Art Department is newly situated in a 38,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility designed by Portland Architect Thomas Hacker & Associates. Deadline: Postmarked by October 31, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
CHEMISTRY (Bioanalytical): New tenure track position in Chemistry, with expertise in Bioanalytical Chemistry, created with support from a Howard Hughes Medical Institute grant, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2009. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will offer courses in general and analytical chemistry, design an advanced lab course using bioanalytical methods related to the candidate's expertise in the molecular biosciences, and develop a research program involving students in our chemistry and biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology (BBMB) programs. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Dr. James E. Russo, Director, Program in Biochemistry, Biophysics, & Molecular Biology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: October 24, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. Close proximity to Pacific Northwest National Laboratories provides opportunities for both collaboration and additional instrumental support. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
CHEMISTRY (Organic): Tenure track position in Chemistry, with expertise in Organic Chemistry, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2009. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will offer courses in Organic Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory, General Chemistry and a Special Topics Course in an area of interest to the successful candidate. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Dr. Allison Calhoun, Search Chair, Chemistry Department, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: October 10, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia River Valley, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. Close proximity to Pacific Northwest National Laboratories provides opportunities for both collaboration and additional instrumental support. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
ECONOMICS: Whitman College seeks to fill a tenure-track position in economics, at the assistant professor level, effective August 2009. Ph.D. in economics required at time of employment. The position requires expertise in finance, specifically in areas that complement current departmental offerings. The successful candidate will offer courses in financial economics and principles of micro- or macroeconomics. Other possible teaching areas include industrial organization, economic statistics and areas that expand the department's course offerings. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Economics Search Chair, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: November 14, 2008. Initial interviews will be held at the ASSA meetings in San Francisco. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. Informational URL: www.whitman.edu, http://www.whitman.edu/content/registrar/catalog and www.wallawalla.org.
ENGLISH (Modern and Contemporary American Literature): Tenure track position in English with expertise in modern and contemporary American literature, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2009. Ph.D. required. Three courses/semester, including "American Literature 1914 to the Present," and other offerings, which might include American Ethnic Literature, American Poetry, Gender and/or Queer Studies, among others. Willingness to teach composition and General Studies 145/146 (the college's first-year core course in Antiquity and Modernity). Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include an application letter discussing your teaching experience and research agenda; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Professor Katrina Roberts, Chair of the American Search Committee, Department of English, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: October 31, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES (German): Tenure track position in German, with expertise in German language, and German literature, German Studies, or Comparative Literature, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2009. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will offer courses in all levels of German language, from beginning to advanced, and courses in all areas and genres of German literature and culture. The applicant must be willing to direct senior theses and to participate in the extracurricular activities of the German program, such as the German House, German conversation groups, and supervision of the German Native Speaker. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Mary Anne O'Neil, Chair (German Search), Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: November 21, 2008. Preliminary interviews will be held at the meeting of the Modern Language Association in San Francisco, December 27-30, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES (Japanese): Tenure track position in Japanese, with expertise in Japanese language, modern Japanese literature, and Asian Studies, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2009. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will offer courses in all levels of Japanese language instruction, from beginning to advanced, and courses for Asian and Environmental Studies including classes on nature and place in modern East Asia. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Mary Anne O'Neil, Chair (Japanese Search), Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: November 3, 2008. Preliminary interviews will be held at the meeting of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in Orlando, Florida, November 20-23, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
MATHEMATICS: The Department of Mathematics at Whitman College invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2009. A Ph.D. in statistics or a Ph.D. in mathematics with an emphasis on operations research is required. Ideally, candidates will have some expertise in both areas (statistics and operations research) and will be able to contribute to our Applied Mathematics major. Responsibilities include three courses per semester, comprising introductory courses as well as advanced courses in the successful candidate's area of specialty. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Professor Doug Hundley, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: December 1, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
PSYCHOLOGY: The Psychology Department at Whitman College invites applications for a one-semester Visiting Assistant Professor position for the spring semester of 2009. Specialty area is open. Ph.D. or international equivalent required, although ABD candidates will be considered. The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate courses. In this search, the college wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates are strongly encouraged to address their potential contribution to the promotion of diversity, a core value of the Whitman College community. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Walter Herbranson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: September 30, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
PSYCHOLOGY: The Psychology Department at Whitman College invites applicants for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor beginning August 2009. Ph.D. required. We seek a faculty member with expertise in an applied field such as clinical, counseling, health, or school psychology, especially as these areas relate to adolescent and/or community issues. Responsibilities include teaching introductory psychology, statistics or research methods, courses in one's specific areas of expertise, and supervising student theses; maintaining a program of peer-reviewed scholarly work that may involve undergraduate student participation; and participating in academic advising and faculty governance. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Psychology Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: November 3, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
RELIGION (Near Eastern Religions): Tenure track position in Islam and/or Judaism, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August, 2009. A specialty in Islam or Judaism is indispensable; preference will be given to candidates who can teach in both traditions. Ph.D. required at time of employment. Three courses per semester. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Prof. Walter E. Wyman, Jr., Search Chair, Department of Religion, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: October 10, 2008. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
RHETORIC AND FILM STUDIES: Tenure track position in Rhetoric & Film Studies, with expertise in Television Studies and/or Media Studies and Popular Culture, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2009. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will offer introductory and advanced courses in Television Studies and/or Media Studies and Popular Culture. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application addressing qualifications specific to this position; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; and teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Robert Sickels, Search Chair, Department of Rhetoric & Film Studies, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: October 10, 2008. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
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