Climate Policy and Action

The Evergreen State College Portal seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty to teach Climate Policy and Action courses for the 2026–27 academic year in Olympia, WA. The role involves in-person instruction with some online components, focusing on climate change science, policy, and community resilience. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and teaching experience, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
Job Summary
Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach courses in Climate Policy and Action during the 2026–27 academic year. The Climate Policy and Action sequence examines climate change through science, policy, governance, equity, and implementation frameworks, with emphasis on applied solutions at local, state, national, and global levels. Courses include: Climate Policy and Action: Science and Policy Basics introduces the scientific foundations of climate change alongside the social, political, and economic systems that shape greenhouse gas emissions and climate governance. Students explore mitigation and adaptation strategies, environmental justice impacts, and frameworks for integrating science into multi-level public policy. Climate Policy and Action: Policy Analysis and Advocacy builds on this foundation by evaluating climate policies and technologies across jurisdictions. Students analyze policy effectiveness, assess stakeholder and power dynamics, and develop skills in policy research, advocacy strategy, and campaign design. Climate Policy and Action: Building Community Resilience focuses on community resilience in the Pacific Northwest, examining the unequal impacts of climate change on frontline rural, coastal, and urban communities. Through seminars and applied projects, students explore governmental and non-governmental approaches to climate adaptation, with opportunities to collaborate with community partners. This three-quarter, quarter-time position, requires in-person instruction with some asynchronous online components. Courses are designed for students in professional and continuing education pathways and integrate rigorous academic inquiry with practical, real-world application. Each applicant should submit a cover letter that explicitly addresses the various components of this position description and specifies whether the candidate is applying to teach one or more quarters. Successful applicants should demonstrate how they meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Climate Science, Sustainability, Environmental Law, Geography, or a closely related field Demonstrated academic or professional expertise in climate policy, climate governance, or climate action planning Experience teaching at the college level or facilitating adult learners Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices

Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience in climate policy development, environmental advocacy, governmental or nonprofit climate initiatives, or sustainability leadership Experience teaching hybrid or online courses Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation and nontraditional students Familiarity with state or regional climate policy frameworks (e.g., Pacific Northwest climate initiatives) Experience incorporating project-based or community-engaged learning