Legal Studies in US Historical Context (Tenure Track Faculty)

Evergreen seeks a full-time regular* faculty member to teach legal studies in the context of US social history since 1950. Preferred specializations include legal history, civil rights, criminal law, labor law, and/or immigration law. The ideal candidate will hold a JD and an additional graduate specialization in US history, American studies, or related field. Experience with undergraduate teaching, and experience working with diverse and underserved populations are also required.

The faculty member will be expected to teach courses in legal studies in the context of US history as well as related subjects in the faculty member's areas of competence. The faculty member will also be expected to teach regularly in team-taught, interdisciplinary half-time courses with faculty members from a variety of disciplines (for example, sociology, psychology, writing). The faculty member will join Evergreen's school of Professional and Continuing Education and will be expected to teach in the evenings or on weekends. The faculty member will need to teach regularly in person.

*regular is equivalent to tenure track

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.

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).

A complete list of faculty responsibilities is in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

* 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.

Required Materials:

*We are unable to accept application materials that contain photos/headshots. Any application that includes photos of the applicant with be considered incomplete and thus ineligible for review.

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.