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The Evergreen State College Part -Time Adjunct Social and Environmental Sciences Research Methods faculty in Olympia, Washington
Position Information Position Title Part -Time Adjunct Social and Environmental Sciences Research Methods faculty Job Summary The Evergreen State College is looking to hire a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach social and environmental science research methods at the undergraduate and graduate level. We anticipate that successful candidates will come from disciplines such as sociology, geography, anthropology, economics, political ecology, public policy, or interdisciplinary environmental social sciences. Specific Responsibilities include: Fall Quarter 2024: Team-teaching "Conceptualizing our Regional Environment" in the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) graduate program on a half-time basis. This course covers topics related to social science and the environment. Winter Quarter 2025: Teaching a half-time program in Social Science Research Methods within Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE). Spring Quarter 2025: Teaching a quarter-time graduate elective in Social Science/Policy within the MES program. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to guide students in conducting empirically grounded and systemic analyses of environmental problems, focusing on historical causes, current trends, and policy solutions. Of particular importance is addressing the differential impacts of these issues on historically marginalized and/or tribal communities. Courses are primarily conducted in-person during evenings or weekends, though there is flexibility for the winter quarter Professional and Continuing Education program to be either in-person or remote, depending on preferences or circumstances. Overall, this position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate education in social sciences and environmental studies at The Evergreen State College during the specified academic year. Job Expectations 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 http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring/salarygrid for more information). We do not offer relocation expenses for our adjunct faculty positions. The Evergreen State College offers full-time undergraduate programs during the day, and courses and half-time programs during evening hours and on weekends. The Evergreen State College Master of Environmental Studies courses are offered during the evenings. The curriculum in Professional and Continuing Education is based on certificate and degree completion programs and includes 2-credit, 4-credit, and 8-credit offerings, normally planned at a 25:1 student to faculty ratio, and capstone work including undergraduate research or internships and individual study. Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades and faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter in each class. Faculty are also responsible for advising students as they reflect on their learning process, develop a pathway of study, and formulate their own areas of concentration. 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. A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement: (follow the Collective Bargain Agreement link at https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/faculty-hiring/benefits). Minimum Qualifications<