Part-time Adjunct for Tropical Ecology (Study Abroad program), Master of Environ

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Part-time Adjunct for Tropical Ecology (Study Abroad program), Master of Environmental Studies 2024-25Job Summary:

Evergreen's Graduate Program on the Environment, which awards the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) degree, seeks a faculty colleague to help teach the study abroad elective "Tropical Ecology" in Winter 2025. This MES elective will be team-taught by a regular member of the MES faculty (responsible for 4 of the 6-credit program) and the adjunct faculty member (hired for 2 of the 6-credit program). The adjunct faculty will join the regular faculty member for a 2-week field trip in Costa Rica at the end of Winter quarter as their primary teaching responsibility.The adjunct teaching responsibilities (in coordination with the regular faculty member) in Costa Rica will include lectures, workshops, individual/group project supervision, management of field trip logistics, and evaluation of student work (up to one third of the total number of students in the program). The adjunct will help students understand the ecology and conservation of neotropical organisms and ecosystems.A successful candidate must be able to teach foundational material and advanced topics in the field of tropical ecology and conservation, which could include forest ecology, vertebrate biology, botany, natural resource management, or other aspects in this field. This is a one-quarter adjunct faculty position dedicated to graduate students, with primary teaching responsibilities on the 2-week field trip. The adjunct faculty will also need to be able to attend at least 2 class meetings with students and the regular faculty member before the field trip starts (in-person or remotely).Job Expectations:

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

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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.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in biology, ecology, forestry, or related disciplineExperience working in tropical ecology and conservationCollege teaching experienceExperience leading students on field tripsPreferred Qualifications:Graduate level teaching experienceExperience leading students on international, study abroad programs/field tripsResearch and/or teaching experience in Costa RicaConditions 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:REQUIRED MATERIALS:Cover letterCurriculum Vitae or resumeList of three professional references with contact information including phone number and email addressPlease provide your discipline in the "Discipline" text field in the applicationAbout Evergreen:

Evergreen is an innovative, public, liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad-ranging intellectual curiosity, the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions, and the pedagogical skills to support our diverse student population.EEO Statement:

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 at

www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity

or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.Full time/Part time:

Part TimeSalary Information:

Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.

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