Faculty Senate is conducting an election for the Faculty Senate Legislative Representative.
The Senate Legislative Representative monitors legislation that affects faculty, keeps Faculty Senate informed of legislative activity, facilitates faculty input on legislative issues, represents faculty interests, coordinates with the WSU government affairs team, and builds relationships with legislators. The position requires regular travel to Olympia to meet with state legislators. The person in this position also represents WSU faculty on the statewide Council of Faculty, which includes representatives from public universities in the state. The position receives some monetary support for faculty support and travel expenses.
The three-year term starts in August 2027, but will require onboarding, coordination, and planning in Spring 2027.
Details about the position can be found here
If you are interested, please complete an application by Monday, November 2, 2026.