Public Administration Core Pool (Part-Time Adjunct)

Public Administration Core Pool (Part-Time Adjunct) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Position Information Position Title Public Administration Core Pool (Part-Time Adjunct) Job Summary The Evergreen State College Master of Public Administration Program seeks one or more qualified adjunct faculty member(s) to teach in its first-year core program in Olympia and or remotely. The successful candidate will teach in one or more of the following a 6-credit courses scheduled during evening and weekend hours as part of a teaching team. Doing Democratic Public Administration TG (Winter) Policy Finance and Budgeting for Public Administration (Spring) To learn more about Evergreen's MPA program, please visit https://www.evergreen.edu/mpa Job Expectations Typical course enrollment will be approximately 45 graduate students for core MPA courses. Our teaching is student-centered, which means we are interested in helping students develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaborative work. Because many 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 Masters degree 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 Masters or Ph.D. in public administration or related field Experience teaching in an interdisciplinary setting Conditions of Employment

• As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work.
• Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per

RCW 28B.112.080.

The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination. Application Instructions CV Cover Letter List of 3 professional references with phone and email contact information. 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 $5,564-$12,542 per 6-credit course. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience (e.g. $9,546 per quarter at median EY of 20 for recent adjunct hires). Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1-2 Location Olympia Start Date Winter 2027 Open Date 05/08/2026 Review Start Date Review of completed applications will begin on June 7, 2026. The posting may close at any time after that. Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4537 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Please briefly describe how you support students from diverse backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in higher education. (Open Ended Question)
• Please briefly describe your approach to teaching undergraduates. What is your teaching philosophy and how might you apply it to this position? (Open Ended Question)
• Please select which course or courses you are applying to teach: Doing Democratic Public Administration Policy, Finance and Budgeting for Public Administration Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae List of References Optional Documents