Position Title

Master of Environmental Studies Aquatic Vertebrate Ecology (Adjunct, Fall 2023)

Job Summary

Evergreen’s Graduate Program on the Environment, which awards the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) degree, seeks a faculty colleague to help students understand the biology, ecology, and conservation of aquatic vertebrates in the Pacific Northwest region. This faculty member will teach an elective on this subject in Fall Quarter 2023. Teaching responsibilities will include lectures, workshops, seminar facilitation, and evaluation of student work. The teaching mode will be either be hybrid (combination of in person and zoom) or fully in person.

A successful candidate must be able to teach foundational material and advanced topics in the field of aquatic vertebrates, which might include salmon biology, marine mammal biology, or other aspects of this field.

This is a one-quarter adjunct faculty position dedicated to graduate students, with primary teaching responsibilities in the evening.

This is an adjunct faculty position and is not eligible for continuing appointment. All requirements for these positions must be completed at the time of hire. Salary for all positions is based on experience and degrees (see http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring/salarygrid for more information). We do not offer relocation expenses for our adjunct faculty positions. Please review our website to learn more about Evergreen (http://www.evergreen.edu/about) and our MES Program (http://www.evergreen.edu/mes).

The College reserves the right to extend searches or not offer positions advertised. As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work. All position offers are contingent on funding. Persons with disabilities can receive accommodations in the hiring process by contacting the Faculty Hiring Coordinator. The Evergreen State College is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Expectations

Faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 15 students per MES elective, per quarter. Faculty are also responsible for advising students in their respective area(s) of expertise regarding skill development and career opportunities and possibilities.

Our students, faculty and staff create learning communities to understand environmental problems and solutions. We teach our students to develop quantitative and technical skills, think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, value diversity and equity, and work collaboratively to address environmental challenges.

A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• College or graduate level teaching experience
• Research record in aquatic vertebrate biology, ecology, or conservation
• Leadership or management roles in aquatic vertebrate biology, ecology, or conservation

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

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

$3,296 -$7,430

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Olympia

Start Date

Fall 2023

Open Date

04/25/2023

Review Start Date

Review of completed applications begins 5/15/2023 The posting may close to new application materials any time after this date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/3530