Mathematics Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

The Evergreen State College seeks a thoughtful, student-centered educator to teach two interdisciplinary, applied mathematics courses during Winter and Spring quarters as part of our broader effort to support students entering fields such as computer science, data science, and applied analytics. The successful candidate will design and teach courses that make math accessible, meaningful, and career-relevant for learners who may be returning to math after time away or who are exploring technical fields for the first time. 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 and will teach regularly in person.

Course Assignments

Winter Quarter
Structured Thinking: Discrete Math for Coding(4 credits)
This course introduces students to discrete mathematical reasoning through the lens of programming and computational thinking. Topics include propositional logic, set theory, functions, recursion, basic combinatorics, and graph theory, with emphasis on how these concepts support programming structures and algorithms. Students will develop problem-solving skills through hands-on, real-world examples and collaborative exercises. The course is designed for learners with limited prior math or coding experience and emphasizes conceptual understanding over rote procedure.

Spring Quarter
Patterns, Models, and Meaning in a Data-Driven World (4 credits)
This course prepares students for deeper work in data science by helping them engage with the mathematical thinking that underlies pattern recognition, modeling, and data interpretation. Key topics include functional reasoning and modeling, introductory matrix and vector concepts (with applications in data organization and transformation), basic algorithmic thinking, and the visual communication of data. Students explore how mathematical models and visual tools reveal structure and meaning in complex datasets. The course is designed to build both technical skill and confidence for those pursuing analytics-related pathways.

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.

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.

* 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.

*Inclusion of a photo on any of the documents will render them unacceptable as will failure to include current contact information for references.

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.