Position Title Part-Time Adjunct, Public Administration Core
Job Summary
The Evergreen State College Master of Public Administration Program seeks a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach in its first-year core programs in Tacoma.. The successful candidate will teach in a sequence of 6-credit courses scheduled during evening and weekend hours as part of a teaching team. Specific areas of interest to the MPA program include, but are not limited to, the following:
To learn more about Evergreen’s MPA program, please visit https://www.evergreen.edu/mpa
Job Expectations
Master of Public Administration adjunct faculty will typically teach one or more 6 quarter hour elective MPA courses. Typical course enrollment will be approximately 30 graduate students for elective MPA courses.
Our pedagogy centers on collaborative learning communities. We are interested in helping students develop interdisciplinary approaches to critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration across the curriculum. Because over 80% of our students come from underserved and marginalized groups, we are particularly invested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity and equity, that provide opportunities for challenge and growth, and that foster a learning environment where all are welcome, and all can learn from each other.
This is an adjunct faculty position and not eligible for continuing appointment. All requirements for the position must be completed at the time of hire. Salary for all positions is based on experience and degrees (see Salary Grid for more information). We do not offer relocation expenses for our adjunct faculty positions.
A complete list of faculty responsibilities is in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in teaching graduate-level courses in public administration or related field OR two or more years of professional experience in public administration
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Application Instructions
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS:
About Evergreen
Evergreen is an innovative, public, liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad-ranging intellectual curiosity, the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions, and the pedagogical skills to support our diverse student population.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.
Full time/Part time Part Time
Salary Information $3531-$7959 per 4-credit course
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Olympia
Start Date Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
Open Date 05/27/2025
Review Start Date Review of completed applications will begin on June 27 2025. The posting may close at any time after that.
Special Instructions to Applicant
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