Evergreen State College
Public Administration - Tenure-Track Faculty Member
Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502
Position Title:
Public Administration - Tenure-Track Faculty MemberJob Summary:
The Evergreen State College is seeking a regular (i.e. tenure-track equivalent) full-time faculty member to teach in its school of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE). We seek a candidate with broad knowledge and professional experience in public administration.The school for Professional and Continuing Education provides transformative education for part-time students, working adults, and lifelong learners. Drawing on Evergreen's tradition of innovative curricular design and collaborative learning communities, it offers bachelor's degree curriculum and certificates that combine theory with practice to help students achieve academic goals, advance their careers, and create a better world.The successful candidate will participate in teaching one or more of the following certificate programs:Nonprofit AdministrationHealth Administration: Policy and OrganizationHealth Administration: Finance and Quality ManagementGovernmental AccountingFinancial ManagementDiversity, Equity, and InclusionSupervisionWorking with the PaCE faculty team, this faculty member will engage in developing new certificate programs, courses, and interdisciplinary team-taught offerings. Topics will depend on the candidate's area of expertise but could include:Public policy analysisState and local governmentTribal GovernanceQualitative and quantitative research methodsHuman resource managementOrganization theoryPublic economicsPublic lawCandidates should demonstrate experience teaching quantitative literacy in concert with their area of expertise. Due to our campus' interdisciplinary nature, faculty should be prepared to address broad social themes along with ongoing curriculum to explore transcendent pedagogical approaches and interdisciplinary offerings for students.Evergreen's school of Professional and Continuing Education provides transformative education for part-time students, working adults, and lifelong learners. The curriculum combines theory with practice and is offered during evenings and weekends in multiple teaching modes. Accordingly, we seek highly collaborative colleagues who are interested in career-connected learning and creative online instruction for diverse learners.Job Expectations:
Curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) is based on stackable certificates and related bachelor's degree curriculum comprised of 4-credit and 8-credit offerings, normally planned at a 25:1 student to faculty ratio, and capstone work including undergraduate research or internships and individual study. Faculty appointed to the school for PaCE will teach a mixture of those types of offerings, with a planned full-time workload equivalent to 25 full-time (16-credit) student FTE (for example: two 8-credit classes with 25 students each or other such combinations). Courses and programs are offered online, in-person, or in low residency hybrid formats with both remote and in-person elements. Most synchronous instruction would be taught in the evenings or weekends, with some flexibility to offer instruction in the day if there is demonstrated demand or if teaching during daylight hours is an important part of the pedagogy (such as for field work). In the first year of the contract faculty will have the opportunity for partial release from teaching to help with the design and development of new certificates and curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing education. Faculty will be provided with opportunities to increase their skill in online curriculum development.Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades and faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter in each class. 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, 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 equity, that provide opportunities for challenge and growth, and that foster a learning environment where all are welcome, and all can learn from each other.A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (follow the Collective Bargain Agreement link at
https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/faculty-hiring/benefits ).Minimum Qualifications:PhD in Public Administration or a related fieldorMaster of Public Administration and 5 years of professional experience working in public administrationPreferred Qualifications:Experience teaching at the college or university level.Experience with online delivery of courses, seminars and/or workshops.Experience working with diverse and underserved populations, especially adult learners.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:REQUIRED :Cover letterCurriculum Vitae or resume1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today1-2 page statement of your experience and/or practice with diversity and equity issues (more information is available on our website:
http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring/equitydiversity )List of 3 professional references, two of whom must submit letters of reference, with current email address and phone number for each reference.About 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:
Full TimeSalary Information:
Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.Number of Vacancies:
1Location:
OlympiaStart Date:
Fall 2025Open Date:
08/23/2024Review Start Date:
Review of completed applications will begin on October 14, 2024. The posting may close at any time after that.Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:
https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4091
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Public Administration - Tenure-Track Faculty MemberJob Summary:
The Evergreen State College is seeking a regular (i.e. tenure-track equivalent) full-time faculty member to teach in its school of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE). We seek a candidate with broad knowledge and professional experience in public administration.The school for Professional and Continuing Education provides transformative education for part-time students, working adults, and lifelong learners. Drawing on Evergreen's tradition of innovative curricular design and collaborative learning communities, it offers bachelor's degree curriculum and certificates that combine theory with practice to help students achieve academic goals, advance their careers, and create a better world.The successful candidate will participate in teaching one or more of the following certificate programs:Nonprofit AdministrationHealth Administration: Policy and OrganizationHealth Administration: Finance and Quality ManagementGovernmental AccountingFinancial ManagementDiversity, Equity, and InclusionSupervisionWorking with the PaCE faculty team, this faculty member will engage in developing new certificate programs, courses, and interdisciplinary team-taught offerings. Topics will depend on the candidate's area of expertise but could include:Public policy analysisState and local governmentTribal GovernanceQualitative and quantitative research methodsHuman resource managementOrganization theoryPublic economicsPublic lawCandidates should demonstrate experience teaching quantitative literacy in concert with their area of expertise. Due to our campus' interdisciplinary nature, faculty should be prepared to address broad social themes along with ongoing curriculum to explore transcendent pedagogical approaches and interdisciplinary offerings for students.Evergreen's school of Professional and Continuing Education provides transformative education for part-time students, working adults, and lifelong learners. The curriculum combines theory with practice and is offered during evenings and weekends in multiple teaching modes. Accordingly, we seek highly collaborative colleagues who are interested in career-connected learning and creative online instruction for diverse learners.Job Expectations:
Curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) is based on stackable certificates and related bachelor's degree curriculum comprised of 4-credit and 8-credit offerings, normally planned at a 25:1 student to faculty ratio, and capstone work including undergraduate research or internships and individual study. Faculty appointed to the school for PaCE will teach a mixture of those types of offerings, with a planned full-time workload equivalent to 25 full-time (16-credit) student FTE (for example: two 8-credit classes with 25 students each or other such combinations). Courses and programs are offered online, in-person, or in low residency hybrid formats with both remote and in-person elements. Most synchronous instruction would be taught in the evenings or weekends, with some flexibility to offer instruction in the day if there is demonstrated demand or if teaching during daylight hours is an important part of the pedagogy (such as for field work). In the first year of the contract faculty will have the opportunity for partial release from teaching to help with the design and development of new certificates and curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing education. Faculty will be provided with opportunities to increase their skill in online curriculum development.Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades and faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter in each class. 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, 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 equity, that provide opportunities for challenge and growth, and that foster a learning environment where all are welcome, and all can learn from each other.A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (follow the Collective Bargain Agreement link at
https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/faculty-hiring/benefits ).Minimum Qualifications:PhD in Public Administration or a related fieldorMaster of Public Administration and 5 years of professional experience working in public administrationPreferred Qualifications:Experience teaching at the college or university level.Experience with online delivery of courses, seminars and/or workshops.Experience working with diverse and underserved populations, especially adult learners.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:REQUIRED :Cover letterCurriculum Vitae or resume1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today1-2 page statement of your experience and/or practice with diversity and equity issues (more information is available on our website:
http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring/equitydiversity )List of 3 professional references, two of whom must submit letters of reference, with current email address and phone number for each reference.About 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:
Full TimeSalary Information:
Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.Number of Vacancies:
1Location:
OlympiaStart Date:
Fall 2025Open Date:
08/23/2024Review Start Date:
Review of completed applications will begin on October 14, 2024. The posting may close at any time after that.Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:
https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4091
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