Part-time Adjunct Environmental Communication, Master of Environmental Studies

Position: 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 is a one-quarter part-time adjunct faculty position dedicated to graduate students, teaching a 4-credit MES elective in the evening. Teaching responsibilities will include lectures, workshops, seminar facilitation, and evaluation of student work. The teaching mode will be "hi-flex", i.e. the faculty will be in person with students in a classroom, and a Zoom link will be offered for each class session for students that need to be remote-only.

Optional hands-on workshops in campus facilities (e.g. media studios) might take place in-person 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. The elective is designed to develop each student's writing and other communication abilities through careful reading, argument construction, and substantive editing. See the Evergreen catalog entry:
Environmental Communication

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information). We do not offer relocation expenses for our adjunct faculty positions.

Please review our website to learn more about Evergreen and our MES Program

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

The mode of instruction for this course is Hi-flex, i.e. the faculty will be in person with students in a classroom, and a Zoom link will be offered for each class session for students that need to be remote-only.

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 Salary Grid for more information). We do not offer relocation expenses for our adjunct faculty positions. Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades, and full-time faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 15 students per quarter in an elective.

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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

* Masters or Ph.D. in communications, environmental science, or related field

* College teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Graduate level teaching experience

* Experience teaching writing

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

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

* CV

* Cover Letter

* List of 3 professional references with phone and email contact information.

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