"Social Science Faculty (Tenure Track)"

The Evergreen State College invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure track faculty position in our Evergreen Tacoma curriculum program, beginning Fall Quarter 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in the a social science disciplines and a strong foundation in interdisciplinary teaching. Those with a focus on community-based research are especially encouraged to apply.

Faculty will collaborate closely with Evergreen Tacoma colleagues to deliver an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum shaped by annual themes. Current areas of study offered at Evergreen Tacoma which this position would look to complement include Environmental Studies, Literature, Public Health, Mathematics, Cultural Studies, and Writing. Our program is rooted in a “learning in community” model that emphasizes co-learning, co-teaching, and deep collaboration.

Located in Tacoma’s historic Hilltop neighborhood—approximately 60 miles from our main campus in Olympia, Evergreen Tacoma serves a vibrant and diverse student body. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for teaching and a proven ability to engage adult learners, whose average age is 37. In addition to our in-person enrollment of up to 250 students, we offer robust online and hybrid learning options that continue to expand access and reach.

Our teaching philosophy centers on student-driven learning, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and collaborative skills. Evergreen Tacoma’s student community embraces culturally sustaining practices and is guided by our core RICH values: Reciprocity, Inclusivity, Civility, and Hospitality.