Part Time Adjunct Faculty - Cooperative Development (Professional and Continuing Education)

Evergreen State College; Washington, Olympia (District of Columbia, WA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative public liberal arts college seeks a dedicated adjunct faculty member to teach a 4-credit course in Sustainable Cooperative Development. This role involves guiding adult learners through practical applications of cooperative development tools in real-world projects, fostering an inclusive learning environment. The position offers the flexibility of remote instruction while emphasizing collaborative learning and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience in online teaching and a passion for empowering underserved populations. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to transformative education and community impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of managerial experience in cooperative business.
• Experience teaching in adult education settings.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in using cooperative development tools.
• Facilitate online and synchronous class sessions.

Skills

Online Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Community Engagement

Cooperative Development Tools

Education

M.A. or M.B.A. in Sustainable Business

Experience in Cooperative Business

Tools

Cooperative Index Tool

SCORE Financial Analysis

Balanced Scorecard

Job description

Position Information

* 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.

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.

Position Title	Part Time Adjunct Faculty - Cooperative Development (Professional and Continuing Education)
Job Summary	This is a quarter-time, adjunct faculty position in the school of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) at The Evergreen State College for Spring academic year. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable adjunct faculty member to teach a 4-credit course as part of the Sustainable Cooperative Development Certificate. This course focuses on advanced cooperative development tools and their application in real-world community projects. The successful candidate will guide students through the use of tools such as the Cooperative Index Tool, Social Auditing, Sustainable and Cooperative Business Model Canvases, Appreciative Inquiry, SCORE Financial Analysis, and Balanced Scorecard. Students will work in groups on fieldwork projects with community cooperatives, applying these tools and regularly checking in with community partners. The course involves both asynchronous online work and synchronous sessions, requiring strong online teaching skills and the ability to engage students in a virtual environment. The course will be taught fully online with synchronous class sessions on Saturdays from 9 am-12:00pm (Pacific). We strongly encourage applications from candidates who have had experience teaching and/or working with adult students and students from underserved populations. We also encourage applicants with online/hybrid teaching experience. Evergreen's school of Professional and Continuing Education provides transformative education for part time students, working adults, and lifelong learners. Drawing on Evergreen's tradition of innovative curricular design and collaborative learning communities, it offers bachelor's degree curriculum and stackable certificates that combine theory with practice to help students achieve academic goals, advance their careers, and create a better world. The College reserves the right to extend searches or not offer positions advertised. As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility, including authorization to work in the United States, within three (3) days of beginning work. All position offers are contingent on funding. Persons with disabilities can receive accommodations in the hiring process by contacting the Faculty Hiring Coordinator. The Evergreen State College is an equal opportunity employer. This position allows for remote instruction and thus does not require teaching on our physical campus in Olympia, Washington. However a condition of employment is that you have residency in one of the following states: California, Florida, New York, Oregon, Texas, or Washington State and teach remotely from that state.
Job Expectations	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. Courses and programs are offered online, in-person, or in hybrid formats. All curriculum includes synchronous meetings for at least half of the class instruction time. Synchronous sessions occur in the evenings or on weekends (Pacific Time). Faculty development opportunities are provided to help faculty increase skills in online teaching and curriculum design. Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades, and faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter in each class. Faculty support students with informal advising as they reflect on their learning processes and develop their own areas of academic concentration. Our pedagogy centers on collaborative learning communities. We are interested in helping students develop interdisciplinary approaches to critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration across the curriculum. 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. 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	M.A. or M.B.A. Sustainable Business or related field Minimum of 5 years of professional managerial experience developing cooperative businesses or working in a cooperative business incubator/consultation setting with upper-level professional responsibilities Has existing relationships with community cooperatives. Demonstrated experience teaching in a classroom or professional environment
Preferred Qualifications	M.B.A. with a focus on cooperative business Experience teaching in online and hybrid educational formats
Conditions of Employment
Application Instructions	REQUIRED MATERIALS Cover Letter CV List of 3 References with both phone and email contact information for each. . Documents that refer the reader to the application or state that reference will be provided at a later date will not be accepted and the application will not be eligible for review. *Inclusion of a photo on any of the documents will render them unacceptable as will failure to include current contact information for references.
About Evergreen
EEO Statement
Full time/Part time	Part Time
Salary Information	Range: $3531-$7959 per quarter for 4-credit course.Faculty 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	Spring 2026
Open Date	04/09/2025
Review Start Date	Review of completed applications will begin on May 9,2025 . 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/4263