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Position Title Public Administration Electives (Pool, Part-Time Adjunct) Job Summary
The Evergreen State College Master of Public Administration (MPA) program seeks to create a pool of adjunct faculty able to teach four credit elective masters-level public administration courses for academic year 2026-27. Specific courses include:
Job Expectations
Master of Public Administration adjunct faculty will typically teach one or more 2 quarter hour or 4 quarter hour elective MPA courses. Typical course enrollment will be approximately 15 graduate students for elective 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.
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Application Instructions
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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 $3710-$8361 per one-quarter, 4-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. $6364 per quarter at median EY of 20 for recent adjunct hi
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1-6 Location Olympia Start Date Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 Open Date 04/15/2026 Review Start Date Review of completed applications will begin on May 18, 2026. The posting may close at any time after that. Special Instructions to Applicant
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4516
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