Part-time Adjunct Environmental Communication, Master of Environmental Studies

Part-time Adjunct for Environmental Communication, Master of Environmental Studies 2026

Position Title Part-time Adjunct for Environmental Communication, Master of Environmental Studies 2026

Evergreen’s Graduate Program on the Environment, which awards the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) degree, seeks a faculty colleague to teach the elective “Environmental Communication” in Fall 2026. This one-quarter part‑time adjunct position is dedicated to graduate students, teaching a 4‑credit MES elective in the evening. Teaching responsibilities include lectures, workshops, seminar facilitation, and evaluation of student work. The elective is designed to develop each student’s writing and communication abilities through careful reading, argument construction, and substantive editing.

The teaching mode is hi‑flex: faculty will be present with students in a classroom, and a Zoom link will be offered for each class session for students who need to attend remotely. Optional hands‑on workshops may take place in campus facilities (e.g., media studios) and possibly on weekends or outside of class. A successful candidate must be able to teach techniques of mass communication and scientific writing;

based on faculty expertise, alternative forms of communication such as video, podcasting, and visual communications may be included.

Faculty will deliver lectures, facilitate seminars, and conduct workshops. Evaluation will be through narrative assessments rather than formal grades, with full‑time faculty typically responsible for evaluating 15 students per quarter in an elective. Faculty are also responsible for advising students in their areas of expertise regarding skill development, career opportunities, and professional pathways.

Students, faculty, and staff collaborate to understand environmental problems and solutions, fostering quantitative, technical, critical, creative, and effective communication skills, while valuing diversity and equity. Advisory responsibilities include guiding students on advancement and employment prospects.

• Masters or Ph.D. in communications, environmental science, or a related field
• College teaching experience

• Experience teaching writing
• Experience teaching other communication methods (visual, video, podcasting, etc.)

As a condition of employment, individuals must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work. Prior to an official offer, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct must be submitted in accordance with RCW 28B.112.080. The college may verify information through current and past employers; inaccurate disclosures may lead to disqualification or termination.

• CV
• List of 3 professional references with phone and email contact information

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 www.evergreen.edu/equal opportunity or contact the Officer at (360) 867‑5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.

Salary: $3,710–$8,361 per one‑quarter, 4‑credit course. Faculty membership is unranked; salary is determined on a non‑competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.

Olympia

Fall 2026

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06/25/2026

Review of completed applications will begin on July 26, 2025. The posting may close at any time after that.