Part-Time Adjunct Faculty- General Chemistry; Part Time

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty
- General Chemistry (Part Time)

Position Title:

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty
- General Chemistry (Part Time)

The Evergreen State College seeks a half‑time faculty member to teach a year‑long sequence of courses in general chemistry with lab in the 2026/27 academic year. Experience with student‑centered pedagogy is highly desirable. Prior experience teaching STEM fields to diverse and underserved students, including returning adults, is also desirable. The lab sections will be taught in person; lectures may be in‑person or remote.

The courses are located within Evergreen’s Professional and Continuing Education program and will be scheduled to be taught in the evenings or on weekends.

Most faculty will teach in full‑time, team‑taught, 16‑credit programs connected by a particular theme or line of inquiry. Faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students per quarter, though their programs may include up to 50–75 students, depending on the size of their teaching team. This arrangement allows for in‑depth, interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and the building of strong learning communities.

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, aiming to help 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, provide opportunities for challenge and growth, and foster a learning environment where all are welcome and all can learn from each other.

This is an adjunct faculty position and is 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 adjunct faculty positions.

A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
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• College‑level teaching experience in chemistry including lab.

• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations of students.

• Proof of identity and employment eligibility must be provided within three (3) days of beginning work.
• Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted 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.

• CV
• List of 3 references with both phone and email contact information for each

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 rgreen.edu/equal opportunity or contact the affirmative action and equal opportunity officer.

Salary range: $23,115 – $47,752. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non‑competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.

Location:

Olympia

Number of vacancies: 1

Start date:

September 2026

Open date: 07/20/2026

Review will begin on August 20, 2026. The posting may close at any time after that.

• Please briefly describe how you support students from diverse backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in higher education. (Open Ended Question)
• Please briefly describe your approach to teaching. What is your teaching philosophy and how might you apply it to this position? (Open Ended Question)
• This position requires in-person instruction. Are you currently, or will you be by the start of the contract, a resident of Washington State?
  
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  Evergreen does not provide relocation expenses for faculty hired to this position. (Yes / No)