Psychology:Arts Part-time Adjunct Faculty (Tacoma)

The Evergreen State College seeks a full-time adjunct faculty member for the 25-26 academic year with broad training and experience in psychology who is interested in teaching in a collaborative, liberal arts context using a student-centered approach. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with students from underserved populations, and whose teaching emphasizes applied, critical, interdisciplinary, and social justice-oriented approaches to individual and community healing. The successful candidate will teach a sequence of 5-credit courses, Psychology: ARTS, at The Evergreen State College-Tacoma campus undergraduate program.

Who We Are: The Evergreen State College Tacoma campus nestled in the historic Hilltop neighborhood, offers a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity, innovation, and community engagement. The Evergreen State College Tacoma campus serves a diverse population of approximately two hundred students. Evergreen College fosters critical thinking and community engagement, promoting social justice, diversity, environmental stewardship, and public service through collaborative, interdisciplinary learning. We enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who appreciate and respect the significance of fostering a culturally responsive setting that acknowledges and cherishes the diversity of cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives within its community. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that: Embraces the rich diversity of our community. Cherishes intellectual curiosity and fosters innovative teaching approaches. Aligns with the campus mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities. Demonstrates a commitment to student success and actively collaborates on strategies to support underrepresented populations. Embraces differences and exemplifies respectful interaction with others. Effectively engages with both the internal and external community of TESC.

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.

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

Master's degree in psychology

* 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.

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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.

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.