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Public Administration Electives (Pool, Part-Time Adjunct)
The Evergreen State College PortalUnited StatesRemotepart_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2026
💰 $98,505/yr
About the role
Position Information
Position Title
Public Administration Electives (Pool, Part-Time Adjunct)
Job Summary
The Evergreen State College Master of Public Administration (MPA) program seeks to create a pool of adjunct faculty able to teach four credit elective masters-level public administration courses for academic year 2026-27. Specific courses include:
- Foundations of Public Policy (Fall 2026)
- Tribal Organizations (Winter 2027)
- Path to Sovereignty (Winter 2027)
- Path to Sovereignty (Tacoma) (Spring 2027)
- Public Budgeting(Fully Remote) (Spring 2027)
- Intergovernmental Relations (Spring 2027)
- In addition, we also welcome proposals to teach a 2 credit elective, (Fall quarter 2026)*
Master of Public Administration adjunct faculty will typically teach one or more 2 quarter hour or 4 quarter hour elective MPA courses. Typical course enrollment will be approximately 15 graduate students for elective MPA courses.
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 many 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.
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
- Masters or Ph.D. in public administration or related field
- Experience in teaching graduate-level courses in public administration or related field OR two or more years of professional experience in public administration
- Ph.D. in public administration or related field
- Experience teaching in an interdisciplinary setting
* 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
* 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.
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