Job Details
We seek a broadly trained Earth scientist committed to field-based undergraduate education. The successful candidate will engage students directly with the landscapes, watersheds, and geologic history of the Pacific Northwest through local and extended field experiences. Areas of expertise may include geology, hydrology, geomorphology, climate science, Earth surface processes, environmental geochemistry, or related fields. Evergreen’s location provides exceptional opportunities for field-based…
teaching and research, with access to volcanic landscapes, mountain watersheds, glacial landforms, river systems, coastlines, estuaries, and diverse ecosystems.
The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced Earth systems science through interdisciplinary programs that emphasize observation, field methods, quantitative analysis, and scientific inquiry. They will help students understand the interactions among Earth’s physical processes, climate, water, landscapes, ecosystems, and human activities, including how these systems respond to natural variability and climate change. The successful candidate will lead field experiences ranging from local day trips to extended excursions throughout the Pacific Northwest and engage undergraduate students in original research through field, laboratory, and community-based projects that foster scientific inquiry and collaborative scholarship.
Committed to interdisciplinary education, The Evergreen State College values faculty who teach across traditional disciplinary boundaries. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in environmental studies, ecology, oceanography, arts, humanities, and other fields to create innovative undergraduate programs.
Experience with GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, quantitative methods, or related analytical approaches is desirable.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education, field-based learning, and inclusive teaching practices.
Regular is equivalent to tenure-track at other colleges. A complete description of the continuing contract and conversion process can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, article 11.
How to Apply:
Apply online at https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4605. The application must include the following:
- Cover Letter that explicitly addresses each of the minimum qualifications for the position
- Curriculum Vitae
- 1-2 Page Teaching Philosophy and Practices Statement – Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary teaching and learning and what you think should distinguish a liberal arts education today.
- 1-2 Page Equity and Diversity Statement – Summarize your experience and practice with diversity and equity issues relevant to your teaching (more information is available on the College’s website: http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring/equitydiversity).
- List of 3 professional references, two of whom must submit letters of reference, with current email address and phone number for each reference. Please Note: When filling out the online application, you will be asked to indicate 2 references to write letters on your behalf. The system will then email each referee with a link to upload a letter of recommendation. Please alert your referees to expect this email (it may go to Spam), and to submit a letter promptly to complete your application. It is important to note that your application will be considered incomplete and thus not eligible for review until both of your letters of recommendation have been uploaded by the letter writers
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Earth science, geology, hydrology, geomorphology, climate science, physical geography, environmental geochemistry, or a closely related field.
- Expertise in one or more areas of Earth systems science.
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
- Demonstrated commitment to field-based learning.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading field courses or extended field programs.
- Experience collaborating across disciplines, connecting Earth systems science with social, cultural, policy, or community dimensions of environmental issues.
- Proficiency with GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, quantitative methods, or related analytical approaches.
- Experience working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Review Date: Screening of applications will begin September 14, 2026. The posting may close at any time after that.