Visual Arts Praxis Adjunct Faculty for the Master in Teaching Program (Winter 2027)

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Position Title Visual Arts Praxis Adjunct Faculty for the Master in Teaching Program (Winter 2027) Job Summary

The Evergreen State College seeks a 0.3 FTE, adjunct faculty member for our Master in Teaching program for winter quarter of 2027. We seek faculty with expertise in Visual Arts teacher preparation and prefer expertise in multilingual learner education in the context of Visual Arts.

Successful applicants will teach with an interdisciplinary teacher education team and work in close collaboration with MiT staff. Successful applicants should demonstrate a passion for teaching and skill in working with adult learners. This position will be primarily responsible for teaching elementary and secondary Visual Arts methods.

Applicants should demonstrate interest, skill and commitment to collaboration with teaching colleagues while also working independently with shared goals. We are a coordinated studies program where faculty plan both in community and on their own so that there is continuity in the learning experiences for teacher candidates and clear developmental attention to the goals of the program. This practice also creates interdisciplinary opportunities for faculty to learn.

Winter 2027 courses occur in the evenings after 4pm.

Job Expectations

MiT faculty teach as part of an interdisciplinary team, at a 15:1 student/faculty ratio. We are a coordinated studies program where faculty plan together, which involves extensive meeting time as well as solo preparation, so that there is continuity in the learning experiences for candidates.

Our teaching is student-centered, which means we are interested in helping teacher candidates develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaborative work. We are particularly interested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and draw on culturally sustaining practices.

A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or an education-related field
• Experience providing educational opportunities for adult learners
• Minimum of two years of teaching in K-12 classroom

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in education
• Recent full time experience as a certificated Visual Arts teacher in a public school setting
• A teaching endorsement in Visual Arts (active or expired)
• A teaching endorsement in English Language Learners (active or expired)
• Experience working with K-12 multilingual 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

• Cover letter which speaks directly to the minimum and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae including list of all current or former K-12 certifications and endorsements
• List of 3 references with phone and email contact information
• Sample lesson plan and/or syllabi for teaching adults that demonstrate content knowledge and culturally responsive pedagogy in Visual Arts Education (Upload as Document 1).

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 $3709-$8361 per 4 credits; $6364 at median EY of 20Faculty 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 Winter 2027 Open Date 08/28/2026 Review Start Date Review of completed applications will begin on October 26, 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/4666

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

(Open Ended Question)

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

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
• Document 1