Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) Graduate Program Business Faculty, Tenure Track

Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) Graduate Program Business Faculty, Tenure Track

The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, invites applicants for a full-time, regular (i.e. tenure-track) faculty position with a 9-month annual service period effective September 2027 to teach in and create curriculum for the new Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) program. Courses may include sustainable business development & design, sustainability assessment and reporting, environmental/ecological economics, triple-bottom line accounting, carbon accounting, data analysis and AI, sustainable supply chain management, marketing, tribal business, and eco-/sustainable entrepreneurship.

Faculty will also be expected to help support master's capstone work in the program. We seek highly collaborative colleagues who are interested in creative, student-centered curriculum planning. The successful candidate will be expected to establish residency in Washington state, to be available to teach in multiple modalities (online, hybrid, and in-person) in a campus setting with a diverse student body, many of whom are first-generation college students.

They will also be expected to provide service to the college community. Applicants with a background in a variety of both professional and academic experiences are encouraged to apply.

About the Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) Graduate Program:
The Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) is a graduate program designed for changemakers eager to transform business and enterprise into a force for a more equitable and sustainable world. This program weaves sustainability and social impact into the heart of its curriculum, equipping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and sustainability professionals with a new set of skills geared towards empowering our work forces and communities.

It focuses on developing products and services that not only minimize their impact on the social and ecological systems we rely on but also enhance and help restore them.

This fully online program prepares students for careers in sustainability assessment and reporting, impact-driven marketing, sustainable/circular supply chain management, nonprofit management, impact investing, social enterprise development, sustainable business consulting and management, sustainable and socially responsible business development, and more. The SMBA program design takes a different approach to business education. It centers Evergreen's focus on local and global commitment to social justice, diversity, environmental stewardship, and public interest service.

Unlike many existing graduate business programs, which provide a limited "sustainability specialization" or a few sustainability electives, this proposed program integrates sustainability throughout the curriculum in a way that is unique to Evergreen's mission and strengths.

Job Expectations
- Teach in a variety of 4- and 6-credit SMBA graduate courses, including some team-taught offerings
-and graduate capstone work. Offer courses primarily online, but with availability to offer additional hybrid or in-person modalities. Most synchronous instruction would be taught in the evenings or weekends. Utilize best pedagogical practices for teaching online. Faculty will be provided with opportunities to increase their skill in online curriculum development. Provide consistent and regular office hours outside of class time. Generally responsible for writing narrative evaluations of 30 students per quarter in each class in lieu of grades.

There is professional develop support for this work through our Learning and Teaching Commons. Advise students as they reflect on their learning process and career goals throughout the program. Serve as a sponsor of individual study and internships. Support the development of long-term partnerships with organizations and businesses for student projects. Provide service to the college through governance assignments/committees and/or projects that involve: admissions;

policy review; community outreach; program evaluation and review; student advising and counseling; sponsorship of student and alumni groups; internship/project sponsor relationships and coordination; liaison to advisory boards; evaluating and ranking candidates for grants and/or scholarships, student concerns, alumni relations, graduation planning, student activities support, community/public service, program representation to regional and national professional organizations, and/or other activities as needed. Engage in the civic and intellectual life of the community.

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…