Community-Engaged Learning Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $65,000 - $72,500 annually

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitmans vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the colleges working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

The Community-Engaged Learning Specialist advances the Colleges commitment to providing immersive learning opportunities for all students. This role fosters faculty development in community-based pedagogies, best practices and ethical approaches to integrating community partnerships into teaching and research. The Specialist supports faculty in building sustainable collaborations and coordinates community-connected academic initiatives, such as science outreach programs, contributing to meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Faculty Development (ADFD), the Specialist supports the implementation of the Colleges strategic plan around immersive learning, particularly as it relates to building community engagement into courses.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Faculty & Pedagogical Support (40%)

• Expand opportunities for community-engaged learning across academic programs through faculty partnership;
• Guide and consult with faculty about community-engaged learning activity at all stages, from ideating new courses or initiatives to improving and refining existing ones;
• Plan and execute professional development events and workshops for faculty across the College who seek to integrate community engagement into their courses, scholarly activity, and academic programs;
• Manage approval processes for community-engaged courses and promote their visibility for current and prospective students.

Community & Institutional Partnerships (30%)

Program Administration & Assessment (30%)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to explain and / or demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically,

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Whitman College values diverse pathways to acquiring skills and knowledge and encourages applicants to demonstrate how their background aligns with the role.

BENEFITS

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits :

Medical / Dental / VisionInsurances.

Basiclife,accidental death and dismembermentandlong term disabilityinsurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Planwith a 10% matching contribution aftereligibility requirementsare met.

Paid Time Off : 20 accrued vacation days,12 accrued sick days,13 paid holidays.

Tuition Remission Dependent Children

Employeetuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester.

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance for eligible employees.

Learn more about benefits eligibilityhere.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will begin on October 17, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

START DATE

December 2025