Regular Faculty Position
Social Science- 10
The Evergreen State College seeks a half-time faculty member with an academic background in sociology, cultural anthropology or a related field and strong interdisciplinary experience. We are interested in engaged social science particularly in relation to addressing contemporary challenges to social and environmental well-being at the community as well as global levels. Preference will be given to candidates who have a secondary specialization that can be illuminated through the disciplinary lenses of the social sciences.
This half-time position involves planning and team-teaching eight-credit interdisciplinary programs in our evening and weekend curriculum (see http://www.evergreen.edu/ews). Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. In addition to enthusiasm for teaching, the candidate must have a willingness to collaborate with other faculty across a wide spectrum of disciplines in engaging, interdisciplinary programs. There is excellent potential for collaborative projects with faculty in the areas of humanities (art history, literature, theater and film, and writing), sciences (computer studies, ecology, and mathematics), and social sciences (business management, labor studies, and psychology) as well as the cross-over areas of public health and sustainability studies. Participation in the Evening and Weekend Studies Curriculum Planning Unit and other college-wide governance is required. The position will not convert to full-time status.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social science, anthropology or a related field.
- College-level teaching experience.
- Experience with interdisciplinary teaching and/or research.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent in social science, anthropology or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and teaching experience in more than one academic field.
- Demonstrated experience working with students to conduct quantitative and/or qualitative research.
- Interest and insights in the teaching of writing.
- Experience working with students in community-based projects or research with multiple constituencies.
- Experience with and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented populations.
- Experience teaching and mentoring groups of students who are diverse in age, work experience, background, and skill level.
This is a half-time Regular Faculty position, eligible for continuing appointment after two, three-year renewable contracts. All requirements for this position must be completed by the end of academic year 2009-10.
Review of complete applications begins January 20, 2010 and will continue until finalists are selected.
To apply, please enter the following information to our online application form.
- Contact Information
- Work Experience
- Affirmative Action
Submit the following items as an attachment(s) in an email or mail:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Letter of application.
- 1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today.
- 1-2 page statement of your multicultural experience and/or practice.
- Examples of scholarly or artistic work. (Fiction, reviews, and slides)
- Evaluations by students (if available)
- Two to three current letters of reference from professional colleagues that speak to your teaching experience; in addition, letters from students are often useful. Letters of reference may be emailed or mailed directly to our faculty hiring office.
ABOUT EVERGREEN
Evergreen is a progessive public liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching at Evergreen allows faculty members to exercise broad-ranging intellectual curiosity and to work collaboratively with faculty colleagues and students formulating interdisciplinary questions and inquiry.
Faculty members team-teach in full-time interdisciplinary programs. With their teaching colleagues they collaboratively design thematically centered programs that bring together multiple disciplines. Faculty teams also strive to address core academic experiences we believe should be included in all programs: teaching writing and quantitative reasoning; deepening students' academic, artistic and interpretative abilities and skills; promoting culturally diverse traditions of knowledge; and creating inclusive learning environments for students and faculty members.
We recognize cultural diversity as a defining characteristic of the 21st century. The college has intensified its efforts to become a multicultural and diverse institution. Substantive experience working across cultural differences is therefore highly desirable for all positions. Committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, TESC is working to build a diverse, broadly trained faculty. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose race, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or physical disability will contribute to our diversity.
Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.
Evergreen's fundamental academic commitments are summarized in the Five Foci:
- Interdisciplinary study
- Personal engagement in learning
- Linking theoretical perspectives with practice
- Collaborative/cooperative work
- Teaching across significant differences
The College reserves the right to extend searches or not offer positions advertised. 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.