Mycology (Professional and Continuing Education) (Tenure Track Faculty)

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

Mycology (Professional and Continuing Education) (Tenure Track Faculty)

The Evergreen State College seeks a full-time regular* faculty member to teach mycology and biology at the undergraduate level.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Mycology, Biology, or a related field with expertise in mycology. The ideal candidate is a scholar-practitioner: both rigorous in their science and comfortable connecting fungal biology to environmental and human health applications, industry trends, and emerging career paths. We seek colleagues who have a strong interest in innovative, collaborative pedagogy, and who have experience working with diverse and underserved populations.

The faculty member in this position will teach courses in a Mycology Certificate, a general biology sequence, and related subjects in the faculty member's areas of competence. The faculty member will also be expected to collaboratively develop team-taught, interdisciplinary offerings with faculty members from a variety of other disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, business, arts, computer science, or other physical sciences. The faculty member will join Evergreen's school of Professional and Continuing Education where classes are taught in the evenings and on weekends. The faculty member should be prepared to teach classes in person and online.

*Regular is equivalent to tenure-track at other colleges. A complete description of the continuing contract and conversion process can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, article 11.

**Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Employment-based visa sponsorship may be considered depending on the candidate's current immigration status; however, the College is unable, at this time, to sponsor new H1B petitions that could potentially incur the $100,000 fee announced in September 2025.

Curriculum in the school of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) is based on undergraduate certificates and bachelor's degree completion curriculum comprised of 4-credit and 8-credit offerings, and capstone work that may include internships or individual study. Classes may be offered fully online, in-person, or in low residency/hybrid formats (with both remote and in-person elements). Synchronous in-person and online instruction takes place during evening or weekend hours. In the first year of the contract, faculty will have partial release from teaching to help with the design and development of new certificates and curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing education. Faculty will be provided with opportunities to increase their skill in online curriculum development.

Evergreen uses written narrative evaluations in lieu of grades, and faculty are generally responsible for writing evaluations and conducting in-person individual meetings with 25 or more students at the end of each quarter. Faculty are also responsible for advising students as they reflect on their learning process, develop a pathway of study, and prepare for post-graduation academic and career goals.

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.

• Ph.D. in Mycology, Biology, or related field with emphasis in mycology.
• Three years or more of professional or post‑graduate experience in applied mycology (in areas such as Medicinal Fungi, Environmental Applications of Fungi, or Industrial/agricultural 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

* As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Employment-based visa sponsorship may be considered depending on the candidate's current immigration status; however, the College is unable, at this time, to sponsor new H1B petitions that could potentially incur the $100,000 fee announced in September 2025.

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.

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 [phone], Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.

Full Time

$53,966-$111,485 ($84,853 at median EY of 20 for recent faculty hires). Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.

Location: Olympia

Start Date: Fall 2027