Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) Graduate Program Business Faculty, Tenure Track

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Position Title Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) Graduate Program Business Faculty, Tenure Track Job Summary

The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, invites applicants for a full-time, regular (i.e. tenure-track) faculty position with a 9-month annual service period effective September 2027 to teach in and create curriculum for the new Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) program. Courses may include sustainable business development & design, sustainability assessment and reporting, environmental/ecological economics, triple-bottom line accounting, carbon accounting, data analysis and AI, sustainable supply chain management, marketing, tribal business, and eco-/sustainable entrepreneurship. Faculty will also be expected to help support master's capstone work in the program.

We seek highly collaborative colleagues who are interested in creative, student-centered curriculum planning. The successful candidate will be expected to establish residency in Washington state, to be available to teach in multiple modalities (online, hybrid, and in-person) in a campus setting with a diverse student body, many of whom are first-generation college students. They will also be expected to provide service to the college community. Applicants with a background in a variety of both professional and academic experiences are encouraged to apply.

About the Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) Graduate Program:

The Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) is a graduate program designed for changemakers eager to transform business and enterprise into a force for a more equitable and sustainable world. This program weaves sustainability and social impact into the heart of its curriculum, equipping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and sustainability professionals with a new set of skills geared towards empowering our workforces and communities. It focuses on developing products and services that not only minimize their impact on the social and ecological systems we rely on but also enhance and help restore them.

This fully online program prepares students for careers in sustainability assessment and reporting, impact-driven marketing, sustainable/circular supply chain management, nonprofit management, impact investing, social enterprise development, sustainable business consulting and management, sustainable and socially responsible business development, and more.

The SMBA program design takes a different approach to business education. It centers Evergreen's focus on local and global commitment to social justice, diversity, environmental stewardship, and public interest service. Unlike many existing graduate business programs, which provide a limited "sustainability specialization" or a few sustainability electives, this proposed program integrates sustainability throughout the curriculum in a way that is unique to Evergreen's mission and strengths.

https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/graduate-studies/sustainability-master-business-administration

SMBA Mission: In the Sustainability MBA program, Evergreen will partner with you to transform business for a more equitable and sustainable world.

SMBA Vision: We are a community that acknowledges extractive capitalism is not sustainable, and the status quo of our business world needs to change. We go beyond business-as-usual by caretaking collectively, regenerating systems, and redefining efficiency and business success. We are the architects of a better future.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, contingent upon institutional approval and capacity to comply with federal immigration regulations. The college will not consider an employer-sponsored visa for this position if the petition is subject to the $100,000 payment required by the September 21, 2025 Presidential Proclamation.

Job Expectations

• Teach in a variety of 4- and 6-credit SBMA graduate courses, including some team-taught offerings -and graduate capstone work.
• Offer courses primarily online, but with availability to offer additional hybrid or in-person modalities.
• Most synchronous instruction would be taught in the evenings or weekends.
• Utilize best pedagogical practices for teaching online. Faculty will be provided with opportunities to increase their skill in online curriculum development.
• Since this is an online graduate program, if faculty are teaching off campus, it is expected that faculty have reliable and consistent internet connectivity and are experienced using an LMS and learning the college's technology platforms.
• Provide consistent and regular office hours outside of class time.
• Generally responsible for writing narrative evaluations of 30 students per quarter in each class. Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades. There is professional develop support for this work through our Learning and Teaching Commons.
• Advise students as they reflect on their learning process and career goals throughout the program.
• Serve as a sponsor of individual study and internships.
• Support the development of long-term partnerships with organizations and businesses for student projects.
• Provide service to the college through governance assignments/committees and/or projects that involve: admissions; policy review; community outreach; program evaluation and review; student advising and counseling; sponsorship of student and alumni groups; internship/project sponsor relationships and coordination; liaison to advisory boards; evaluating and ranking candidates for grants and/or scholarships, student concerns, alumni relations, graduation planning, student activities support, community/public service, program representation to regional and national professional organizations, and/or other activities as needed.
• Engage in the civic and intellectual life of the community.

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 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.

Faculty responsibilities can be found in this job description and the Collective Bargaining

Agreement: https://www.evergreen.edu/provost/faculty-collective-bargaining-agreement

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, contingent upon institutional approval and capacity to comply with federal immigration regulations. The college will not consider an employer-sponsored visa for this position if the petition is subject to the $100,000 payment required by the September 21, 2025 Presidential Proclamation.

Minimum Qualifications

• MBA or PhD in Business Management, Sustainability, or related field
• At least two years of college-level teaching within the last 5 years
• Demonstrated experience in research, consulting, and/or professional work experience in sustainability

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional or research experience in any of the following: sustainable business development & design, sustainability assessment and reporting, environmental/ecological economics, triple-bottom line accounting, carbon accounting, data analysis and AI, sustainable supply chain management, marketing, economic development for tribal nations, eco-/sustainable entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability and/or community (social) impact
• At least one year of graduate-level college teaching experience with a sustainability focus
• Experience teaching online
• Collaborative curriculum development experience
• Experience working with diverse and traditionally underserved populations

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.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, contingent upon institutional approval and capacity to comply with federal immigration regulations. The college will not consider an employer-sponsored visa for this position if the petition is subject to the $100,000 payment required by the September 21, 2025 Presidential Proclamation.

Application Instructions

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Cover letter, which speaks directly to the minimum and preferred qualifications*
• Curriculum vitae
• 1-2-page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today
• 1-2 page statement of your experience and/or practice with diversity and equity issues (more information is available on our website: http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring/equitydiversity
• List of 3 professional references, two of whom must submit letters of reference, with current email address and phone number for each reference. Please Note: When filling out the online application, you will be asked to indicate 2 references to write letters on your behalf. The system will then email each referee with a link to upload a letter of recommendation. Please alert your referees to expect this email (it may go to Spam), and to submit a letter promptly to complete your application. It is important to note that your application will be considered incomplete and thus not eligible for review until both of your letters of recommendation have been uploaded by the letter writers

Materials that contain photos will not be accepted and your application will not be eligible for review

• Qualifications should be apparent in cover letters, diversity statements, a current CV, research experience, and continuing education experiences.

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 Full Time Salary Information Range: $49457-$111,485 ($84,853 at median EY of 20 for recent faculty hires).Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Location Olympia Start Date Fall 2026 Open Date 07/15/2026 Review Start Date 9/15/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4588

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Equity and Diversity Statement

Optional Documents