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The Evergreen State College Accounting Faculty (PaCE) in Olympia, Washington
Position Information
Position Title
Accounting Faculty (PaCE)
Job Summary
The Evergreen State College seeks part-time faculty with professional accounting experience to teach up to six undergraduate classes as part of a Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting Certificate and a Foundations of Financial and Managerial Accounting Certificate programs. These certificates provide introductory to intermediate-level education for students seeking new career opportunities including current public sector employees. The courses are as follows:Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting:Course 1:Introductory Governmental Accounting Part 1 - Fall Quarter, 4 creditsCourse 2:Introductory Governmental Accounting Part 2 - Winter Quarter, 4 creditsCourse 3 :Intermediate Governmental Accounting - Spring Quarter, 4 creditsFoundations of Financial and Managerial Accounting:Course 1: Principles for Financial Accounting - Fall Quarter - 4 creditsCourse 2: Managerial and Cost Accounting - Winter Quarter - 4 credits Course 3: Intermediate Accounting: Foundations and Applications - Spring Quarter - 4 creditsThe certificate programs are offered through the school of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) at Evergreen. PaCE provides transformative education for part-time students, working adults, and lifelong learners. Drawing on Evergreen's tradition of innovative curricular design and collaborative learning communities, it offers bachelor's degree curriculum and stackable certificates that combine theory with practice to help students achieve academic goals, advance their careers, and create a better world.
Job Expectations
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
A terminal degree (Ph.D.,DBA, or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional work experience in governmental accountin