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Policy Finance and Budgeting for Public Administration (Part-Time Adjunct)

Evergreen State College
United States, Washington, Olympia
2700 Evergreen Parkway Northwest (Show on map)
May 05, 2026
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Position Title Policy Finance and Budgeting for Public Administration (Part-Time Adjunct)
Job Summary
The Evergreen State College Master of Public Administration Program seeks a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach in its first-year core program in Olympia. The successful candidate will teach in a 6-credit course, Policy Finance and Budgeting for Public Admininstration, scheduled during evening and weekend hours as part of a teaching team.
To learn more about Evergreen's MPA program, please visit https://www.evergreen.edu/mpa
Job Expectations
Typical course enrollment will be approximately 45 graduate students for core MPA courses.
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 many 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

  • Masters degree
  • Experience in teaching graduate-level courses in public administration or related field OR two or more years of professional experience in public administration


Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters or Ph.D. in public administration or related field
  • Experience teaching in an interdisciplinary setting


Conditions of Employment
* 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.
Application Instructions

  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • List of 3 professional references with phone and email contact information.

About Evergreen
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.
EEO Statement
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.
Full time/Part time Part Time
Salary Information $5,564-$12,542 per 6-credit course. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience (e.g. $9,546 per quarter at median EY of 20 for recent adjunct hires). Facu
Posting Detail Information






Number of Vacancies 1
Location Olympia
Start Date Spring 2027
Open Date 05/01/2026
Review Start Date Review of completed applications will begin on June , 202. 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/4537
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