Mycology & Biology – Tenure-Track Faculty (Evenings)

Evergreen State College; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen State College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to teach mycology and biology at the undergraduate level. The candidate must hold a PhD in Mycology, Biology, or a related field with emphasis in mycology and will contribute to a Mycology Certificate and general biology sequence.

The role involves team-taught interdisciplinary curricula across disciplines, joining the PaCE unit for evening/weekend instruction, and both in-person and online delivery.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of professional or post‑graduate experience in applied mycology (e.g., Medicinal Fungi, Environmental/Industrial mycology).
• Prior teaching and/or mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Experience teaching both in-person and online.
• Experience developing new curriculum.
• Experience teaching historically underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Mycology Certificate and general biology sequences.
• Collaborate to develop interdisciplinary offerings with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Teach in the evenings and on weekends as part of the PaCE program.
• Teach classes in person and online.
• Contribute to curriculum and certificate development in the school of Professional and Continuing Education.
• Advise students and support pathways to post-graduate goals.

Skills

Applied mycology experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Collegiate teaching

In-person and online teaching

Curriculum development

Diversity and inclusion

Education

PhD in Mycology, Biology, or related field with emphasis in mycology

Job description

Evergreen State College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to teach mycology and biology at the undergraduate level. The candidate must hold a PhD in Mycology, Biology, or a related field with emphasis in mycology and will contribute to a Mycology Certificate and general biology sequence.

The role involves team-taught interdisciplinary curricula across disciplines, joining the PaCE unit for evening/weekend instruction, and both in-person and online delivery.