What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Faculty (PaCE) position at Evergreen State College?
Position Details
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 credits
Course 2:Introductory Governmental Accounting Part 2 – Winter Quarter, 4 credits
Course 3 :Intermediate Governmental Accounting – Spring Quarter, 4 credits
Foundations of Financial and Managerial Accounting:
Course 1: Principles for Financial Accounting – Fall Quarter – 4 credits
Course 2: Managerial and Cost Accounting – Winter Quarter – 4 credits
Course 3: Intermediate Accounting: Foundations and Applications – Spring Quarter – 4 credits
The 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.
Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting:
Course 1:Introductory Governmental Accounting Part 1 – Fall Quarter, 4 credits
Course 2:Introductory Governmental Accounting Part 2 – Winter Quarter, 4 credits
Course 3 :Intermediate Governmental Accounting – Spring Quarter, 4 credits
Foundations of Financial and Managerial Accounting:
Course 1: Principles for Financial Accounting – Fall Quarter – 4 credits
Course 2: Managerial and Cost Accounting – Winter Quarter – 4 credits
Course 3: Intermediate Accounting: Foundations and Applications – Spring Quarter – 4 credits
The 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.
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
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Academic or professional training in governmental accounting.
- Experience delivering instruction or training.
Preferred Qualifications
- A terminal degree (Ph.D.,DBA, or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional work experience in governmental accounting.
- Prior online teaching experience at the college level, including course design and delivery.
- CPA license.
- Experience teaching students from diverse and underserved populations, including returning adult learners.
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
REQURED MATERIALS:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae or resume
- List of 3 references with
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both phone and email contact information for each.
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both phone and email contact information for each.
- Inclusion of a head shoton any of the documents will render them unacceptable as will failure to include current contact information for references.
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
$3709-$8361 per quarter at 0.25 FTE. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience (e.g. $6364 per quarter at median EY of 20 for recent adjunct hires.)
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1-2
Location
Olympia
Start Date
Fall 2026
Open Date
04/08/2026
Review Start Date
Review of completed applications will begin on May 6, 2026. 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/4508
Salary : $3,709 - $8,361