Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) Graduate Program Business Faculty, Tenure Track

The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, invites applicants for a full-time, regular (i.e. tenure-track) faculty position with a 9-month annual service period effective September 2027 to teach in and create curriculum for the new Sustainability Master of Business Administration ( SMBA) program. Courses may include sustainable business development & design, sustainability assessment and reporting, environmental/ecological economics, triple-bottom line accounting, carbon accounting, data analysis and AI, sustainable supply chain management, marketing, tribal business, and eco-/sustainable entrepreneurship. Faculty will also be expected to help support master's capstone work in the program.

We seek highly collaborative colleagues who are interested in creative, student-centered curriculum planning. The successful candidate will be expected to establish residency in Washington state, to be available to teach in multiple modalities (online, hybrid, and in-person) in a campus setting with a diverse student body, many of whom are first-generation college students. They will also be expected to provide service to the college community. Applicants with a background in a variety of both professional and academic experiences are encouraged to apply.

The Sustainability Master of Business Administration ( SMBA) is a graduate program designed for changemakers eager to transform business and enterprise into a force for a more equitable and sustainable world. This program weaves sustainability and social impact into the heart of its curriculum, equipping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and sustainability professionals with a new set of skills geared towards empowering our workforces and communities. It focuses on developing products and services that not only minimize their impact on the social and ecological systems we rely on but also enhance and help restore them.

This fully online program prepares students for careers in sustainability assessment and reporting, impact-driven marketing, sustainable/circular supply chain management, nonprofit management, impact investing, social enterprise development, sustainable business consulting and management, sustainable and socially responsible business development, and more.

The SMBA program design takes a different approach to business education. It centers Evergreen's focus on local and global commitment to social justice, diversity, environmental stewardship, and public interest service. Unlike many existing graduate business programs, which provide a limited "sustainability specialization" or a few sustainability electives, this proposed program integrates sustainability throughout the curriculum in a way that is unique to Evergreen's mission and strengths.

https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/graduate-studies/sustainability-master-business-administration

SMBA Mission: In the Sustainability MBA program, Evergreen will partner with you to transform business for a more equitable and sustainable world.

SMBA Vision: We are a community that acknowledges extractive capitalism is not sustainable, and the status quo of our business world needs to change. We go beyond business-as-usual by caretaking collectively, regenerating systems, and redefining efficiency and business success. We are the architects of a better future.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, contingent upon institutional approval and capacity to comply with federal immigration regulations. The college will not consider an employer-sponsored visa for this position if the petition is subject to the $100,000 payment required by the September 21, 2025 Presidential Proclamation.

Our teaching is student-centered, which means we are interested in helping students develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaborative work. 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.

Faculty responsibilities can be found in this job description and the Collective Bargaining

Agreement: https://www.evergreen.edu/provost/faculty-collective-bargaining-agreement

**Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, contingent upon institutional approval and capacity to comply with federal immigration regulations. The college will not consider an employer-sponsored visa for this position if the petition is subject to the $100,000 payment required by the September 21, 2025 Presidential Proclamation.

* 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.

**Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, contingent upon institutional approval and capacity to comply with federal immigration regulations. The college will not consider an employer-sponsored visa for this position if the petition is subject to the $100,000 payment required by the September 21, 2025 Presidential Proclamation.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Cover letter, which speaks directly to the minimum and preferred qualifications***Curriculum vitae1-2-page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today1-2 page statement of your experience and/or practice with diversity and equity issues (more information is available on our 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 provide contact information for 2 of your references. The system will then email these references with a link to upload a letter of recommendation. 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. These emails can be caught in spam, so please notify the 2 individuals you've chosen to write a letter of recommendation to submit them in a timely manner.
Materials that contain photos will not be accepted and your application will not be eligible for review

**Qualifications should be apparent in cover letters, diversity statements, a current CV, research experience, and continuing education experiences.

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.