Climate Policy and Action (PaCE)

Position Information

Position Title

Climate Policy and Action (PaCE)

Job Summary

Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach courses in Climate Policy and Action during the 2026-27 academic year. The Climate Policy and Action sequence examines climate change through science, policy, governance, equity, and implementation frameworks, with emphasis on applied solutions at local, state, national, and global levels.Courses include:

Climate Policy and Action: Science and Policy Basics introduces the scientific foundations of climate change alongside the social, political, and economic systems that shape greenhouse gas emissions and climate governance. Students explore mitigation and adaptation strategies, environmental justice impacts, and frameworks for integrating science into multi-level public policy.

Climate Policy and Action: Policy Analysis and Advocacybuilds on this foundation by evaluating climate policies and technologies across jurisdictions. Students analyze policy effectiveness, assess stakeholder and power dynamics, and develop skills in policy research, advocacy strategy, and campaign design.

Climate Policy and Action: Building Community Resilience focuses on community resilience in the Pacific Northwest, examining the unequal impacts of climate change on frontline rural, coastal, and urban communities. Through seminars and applied projects, students explore governmental and non-governmental approaches to climate adaptation, with opportunities to collaborate with community partners.

This three-quarter, quarter-time position, requires in-person instruction with some asynchronous online components. Courses are designed for students in professional and continuing education pathways and integrate rigorous academic inquiry with practical, real-world application.

Each applicant should submit a cover letter that explicitly addresses the various components of this position description and specifies whether the candidate is applying to teach one or more quarters. Successful applicants should demonstrate how they meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications.

Job Expectations

Curriculum in the school of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) is based on undergraduate certificates and bachelor's degree completion curriculum comprised of 4-credit and 8-credit offerings, and capstone work that may include internships or individual study. Courses and programs are offered online, in-person, or in hybrid formats. All curriculum includes synchronous meetings for at least half of the class instruction time. Synchronous sessions occur in the evenings or on weekends (Pacific Time). Faculty development opportunities are provided to help faculty increase skills in online teaching and curriculum design.Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades, and faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter in each class. Faculty support students with informal advising as they reflect on their learning processes and develop their own areas of academic concentration.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

• Master's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Climate Science, Sustainability, Environmental Law, Geography, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated academic or professional expertise in climate policy, climate governance, or climate action planning
• Experience teaching at the college level or facilitating adult learners
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in climate policy development, environmental advocacy, governmental or nonprofit climate initiatives, or sustainability leadership
• Experience teaching hybrid or online courses
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation and nontraditional students
• Familiarity with state or regional climate policy frameworks (e.g., Pacific Northwest climate initiatives)
• Experience incorporating project-based or community-engaged learning

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

REQURED

MATERIALS

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• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae or resume
• List of 3 references withboth phone and email contact information for each.