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Climate Policy and Action (PaCE)

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Campaigns, Climate Change, Collaborative Learning, Collective Bargaining, College Level Faculty, Diversity, Environmental Impact, Environmental Law, Geography, Leadership, Nonprofit, Online Courses, Online Training, Pedagogy, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Policy Evaluation, Problem Solving Skills, Public Policy, Research Skills, Seminars, Sustainability, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Olympia, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Information



Position Title
Climate Policy and Action (PaCE)


Job Summary
Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach courses in Climate Policy and Action during the 2026-27 academic year. The Climate Policy and Action sequence examines climate change through science, policy, governance, equity, and implementation frameworks, with emphasis on applied solutions at local, state, national, and global levels.

Courses include:

Climate Policy and Action: Science and Policy Basics introduces the scientific foundations of climate change alongside the social, political, and economic systems that shape greenhouse gas emissions and climate governance. Students explore mitigation and adaptation strategies, environmental justice impacts, and frameworks for integrating science into multi-level public policy.


Climate Policy and Action: Policy Analysis and Advocacybuilds on this foundation by evaluating climate policies and technologies across jurisdictions. Students analyze policy effectiveness, assess stakeholder and power dynamics, and develop skills in policy research, advocacy strategy, and campaign design.


Climate Policy and Action: Building Community Resilience focuses on community resilience in the Pacific Northwest, examining the unequal impacts of climate change on frontline rural, coastal, and urban communities. Through seminars and applied projects, students explore governmental and non-governmental approaches to climate adaptation, with opportunities to collaborate with community partners.

This three-quarter, quarter-time position, requires in-person instruction with some asynchronous online components. Courses are designed for students in professional and continuing education pathways and integrate rigorous academic inquiry with practical, real-world application.
Each applicant should submit a cover letter that explicitly addresses the various components of this position description and specifies whether the candidate is applying to teach one or more quarters. Successful applicants should demonstrate how they meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications.


Job Expectations
Curriculum in the school of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) is based on undergraduate certificates and bachelor's degree completion curriculum comprised of 4-credit and 8-credit offerings, and capstone work that may include internships or individual study. Courses and programs are offered online, in-person, or in hybrid formats. All curriculum includes synchronous meetings for at least half of the class instruction time. Synchronous sessions occur in the evenings or on weekends (Pacific Time). Faculty development opportunities are provided to help faculty increase skills in online teaching and curriculum design.

Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades, and faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter in each class. Faculty support students with informal advising as they reflect on their learning processes and develop their own areas of academic concentration.

Our pedagogy centers on collaborative learning communities. We are interested in helping students develop interdisciplinary approaches to critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration across the curriculum. 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.

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

A complete list of faculty responsibilities is in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.


Minimum Qualifications


Master's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Climate Science, Sustainability, Environmental Law, Geography, or a closely related field
Demonstrated academic or professional expertise in climate policy, climate governance, or climate action planning
Experience teaching at the college level or facilitating adult learners
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices


Preferred Qualifications


Professional experience in climate policy development, environmental advocacy, governmental or nonprofit climate initiatives, or sustainability leadership
Experience teaching hybrid or online courses
Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation and nontraditional students
Familiarity with state or regional climate policy frameworks (e.g., Pacific Northwest climate initiatives)
Experience incorporating project-based or community-engaged learning


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

REQURED MATERIALS:


Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae or resume
List of 3 references withboth phone and email contact information for each.

. Documents that refer the reader to the application or state that reference will be provided at a later date will not be accepted and the application will not be eligible for review.

*Inclusion of a head shot on any of the documents will render them unacceptable as will failure to include current contact information for references.


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
Part Time


Salary Information
$7,419-$16,723 per quarter at 0.5. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience. (e.g. $12,728 per quarter at median EY of 20 for recent adjunct hires)



Posting Detail Information



Number of Vacancies
1


Location
Olympia


Start Date
Fall 2026


Open Date
03/24/2026


Review Start Date
Review of completed applications will begin on April 28, 2026. The posting may close at any time after that.


Special Instructions to Applicant



Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4493

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 veteran status.

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