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

The Evergreen State College Portal • Olympia, WA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

About the Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) Graduate Program: 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.

Requirements

• MBA or PhD in Business Management, Sustainability, or related field
• At least two years of college-level teaching within the last 5 years
• Demonstrated experience in research, consulting, and/or professional work experience in sustainability

Nice To Haves

• Professional or research experience in any of the following: 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, economic development for tribal nations, eco-/sustainable entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability and/or community (social) impact
• At least one year of graduate-level college teaching experience with a sustainability focus
• Experience teaching online
• Collaborative curriculum development experience
• Experience working with diverse and traditionally underserved populations

Responsibilities

• Teach in and create curriculum for the new Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) program.
• Support master’s capstone work in the program.
• Establish residency in Washington state.
• Be available to teach in multiple modalities (online, hybrid, and in-person).
• Provide service to the college community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager