Part-Time Adjunct Faculty- General Chemistry (Part Time)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Adjunct Faculty- General Chemistry (Part Time) Job Summary

The Evergreen State College seeks a half time faculty member to teach a year-long sequence of courses in general chemistry with lab in academic year 2026/27. Experience with student centered pedagogy is highly desirable. Prior experience teaching STEM fields to diverse and underserved students, including returning adults, is also desirable. The lab sections of the courses will be taught in person; lectures may be in-person or remote. The courses will be located within Evergreen's Professional and Continuing Education program and will be scheduled to be taught in the evenings or on weekends.

Job Expectations

Most faculty will teach in full-time, team-taught, 16-credit programs connected by a particular theme or line of inquiry. Faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter, though their programs may include up to 50-75 students, depending on the size of their teaching team. This arrangement allows for in-depth, interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and the building of strong learning communities. 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.

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 can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or related field
• College-level teaching experience in chemistry including lab

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations of students

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 MATERIALS:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• List of 3 References with both phone and email contact information for each

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 RANGE: $23,115 - $47,752. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Location Olympia Start Date September 2026 Open Date 07/20/2026 Review Start Date Review of completed applications will begin on August 20, 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/4608

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please briefly describe how you support students from diverse backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in higher education.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please briefly describe your approach to teaching. What is your teaching philosophy and how might you apply it to this position?

(Open Ended Question)

• • This position requires in person instruction. Are you currently, or will you be by the start of the contract, a resident of Washington State? Note: Evergreen does not provide relocation expenses to faculty hired to this position.
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References

Optional Documents