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Founded in 1888 in a vibrant port city in the Pacific Northwest, the University of Puget Sound is an independent, residential, and predominantly undergraduate liberal arts college, with graduate programs in education and health sciences. Our beautiful 97-acre campus supports connection with the world it serves, from the tide flats of Tacoma to the Pacific Rim and beyond.

A Puget Sound education is rooted in an inspiring confluence of histories and cultures and ideas, and centered on our 2,600 students who are open-minded, outward-reaching, and passionate about putting their educations to work. Guided by our motto To the Heights, we seek to educate the whole person, and to give each student space to discover and room to rise to meet new challenges both locally and globally.

Our faculty challenge and support each student individually as they grow into broadly and deeply educated lifelong learners, prepared to become the world’s next generation of exceptional leaders. Perhaps that’s why the Princeton Review called out our faculty-student interaction as one of the best in the nation, and we are designated as one of only 40 Colleges That Change Lives.

Puget Sound offers a small community of independent thinkers, a launch pad for adventurers, and an incubator for entrepreneurs. We are makers, shakers, and doers—and we never stop learning.


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Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology Job ID: 8577 Location: Biology Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: Department of Biology, 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor position; begins Fall 2026 Responsibilities: The Department of Biology at the University of Puget Sound, a predominantly undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, seeks to recruit a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-2027 academic year. Excellence in teaching is highly valued at Puget Sound and we are seeking candidates with genuine interest in and enthusiasm for teaching introductory biology at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will teach BIOL 111 (Unity of Life: Cells, Molecules and Systems) in both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. This foundational course explores the properties shared across all living organisms from chemical, molecular, and cellular perspectives. This class typically has an...
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Transfer and External Education Coordinator
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Transfer and External Education Coordinator University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8582 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: The office's expert in complex academic interpretation, responsible for evaluating and articulating all academic work earned outside the university, and ensuring accurate application of external education policy. This position serves as the institutional authority for applying external academic rules, directly influencing student time-to-degree and enrollment decisions. The Transfer & External...
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - Public Health
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - Public Health Job ID: 8576 Location: Public Health Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Health to begin Spring 2026. Responsibilities: The University of Puget Sound seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Health in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This is a one-year, renewable appointment to begin as soon as possible, with an anticipated start in Spring 2026. The Visiting Assistant Professor will play a central role in the development of a hybrid/low-residency mode of instruction for the MPH program. Working collaboratively with current MPH faculty and the Office of Educational Technology, the successful candidate will support the design and development of hybrid course curriculum shells that ensure strong curricular alignment between existing in-person courses and new hybrid offerings. While...
Jan 14, 2026
Full time
Assistant Coach - Football, Defensive Coordinator
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Assistant Coach - Football, Defensive Coordinator University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8578 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Head Football Coach, the Defensive Coordinator is expected to support the mission of the University of Puget Sound and contribute to a collaborative, student-centered, values aligned athletics environment. Essential function is to assist the Head Coach in leading all aspects of the intercollegiate football program, with primary responsibility for coordinating and executing...
Jan 14, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - Education
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - Education Job ID: 8575 Location: School of Education Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: School of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching Program & Education Studies Minor; full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in Fall 2026. One year appointment. Responsibilities: Teach graduate and undergraduate education courses and provide clinical supervision for teacher candidates. Graduate coursework includes general teaching methods for secondary candidates, practicum seminars (co-taught), and a course on equity and culturally sustaining teaching practice. Undergraduate coursework includes a general foundations course on American schools. Supervision will include school observation visits and feedback over the course of two semesters with a limited number of secondary candidates. Teaching load is 6.0 units year-round (Fall, Spring, and...
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Director of Annual Giving
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Director of Annual Giving University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8563 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is hybrid eligible (minimum of 3 days on-site) after a successful evaluation period. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: University of Puget Sound seeks an experienced professional to lead and grow programs responsible for raising $2m+ annually in unrestricted giving. As a key leader in the University Relations division and the Constituent Relations cohort (which includes Annual Giving, Alumni & Parent Relations, and Prospect & Information Management), the Director of Annual...
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
Lora Bryning Redford Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Archaeology
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Lora Bryning Redford Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Archaeology Job ID: 8546 Location: History Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: The University of Puget Sound Invites applications for the Lora Bryning Redford Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Archaeology starting in Fall 2026. This is a nonrenewable one-year position. Responsibilities: The Redford Fellow will be expected to teach four undergraduate courses over the year: an introduction to archaeology (including archaeological methods) course and an elective in their area of specialization in the fall and two more specialized courses in the spring, chosen in consultation with the faculty mentor. The Fellow will also deliver a public lecture and serve as a campus resource for those interested in archaeology; this may include advising students, identifying summer excavations or field schools in which to participate, or finding graduate...
Nov 27, 2025
Full time
Annual Giving Office Manager
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Annual Giving Office Manager University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8522 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is hybrid eligible (minimum of 3 days on-site) after a successful evaluation period. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: The annual giving office manager manages the operations and administrative support functions of the Office of Annual Giving. This position manages a wide range of complex administrative tasks including the production of all solicitation and stewardship efforts, data reporting and integrity, budget oversight, office policy and procedures, and the systems that...
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Resident Director
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Resident Director University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8515 Location: Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA. This is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: Full-time, twelve-month, live-in position, responsible for coordinating all aspects of student development in a designated residential area (multiple buildings). In concert with the University's mission, divisional learning goals and outcomes, and Residence Life's vision, the Resident Director is responsible for the development and implementation of a curriculum-based education to foster, enhance students' learning, development,...
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
Director of Bands
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Director of Bands Job ID: 8518 Location: School of Music Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: Tenure-Track Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Music to begin Fall 2026. The School of Music at the University of Puget Sound seeks a Director of Bands to join our faculty of dedicated teachers, vibrant performers, and forward-thinking scholars. As we build on our strengths while continuing to explore innovative and inclusive approaches to music study, we eagerly anticipate welcoming an effective, imaginative, collaborative artist-pedagogue into our community. Responsibilities: Direct the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Teach instrumental conducting and instrumental methods and literature Teaching of other courses or studio teaching according to secondary areas of expertise Provide leadership and oversight for the winds and percussion area, including jazz orchestra and...
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Lead Institutional Research Analyst and Developer
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Lead Institutional Research Analyst and Developer University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8455 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research, the Lead Institutional Research Analyst and Developer supports the collection and reporting of information about the University, and ensures accurate and timely reporting of data. In addition, they build applications to provide ready access to information about students, faculty and staff. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Director, Institutional Research the responsibilities of the position include: Audit, clean, and maintain institutional data in PeopleSoft, and its storage in the Snowflake Data Warehouse, including...
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor - School of Occupational Therapy
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Assistant Professor - School of Occupational Therapy Job ID: 8450 Location: Occupational Therapy Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: The University of Puget Sound School of Occupational Therapy invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position; rank appointment at assistant professor; or earned academic rank considered. We are seeking a doctorally-prepared occupational therapist who values experiential learning, has a strong grounding in the use of occupation-based theory to guide clinical reasoning, and is experienced with implementing the occupational therapy process, utilizing evidence to inform clinical decision making, and translating research and evidence into practice. The School of Occupational Therapy uses a co-teaching model, thus a strong value for collaboration, teamwork, collegiality and communication are essential. The mission of the School of...
Aug 16, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor - School of Physical Therapy
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Assistant Professor - School of Physical Therapy Job ID: 8385 Location: Physical Therapy Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: School of Physical Therapy, regular, full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor; begins July 2026. Responsibilities: The University of Puget Sound School of Physical Therapy seeks applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy to begin July 2026. The successful candidate will have expertise in neurologic or orthopedic physical therapy. The standard teaching load is 6 units per academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in Critical Inquiry, musculoskeletal or neurologic rehabilitation, foundational physical therapy skills, and/or other course work as negotiated. The teaching load will be completed some combination of the following: mentoring of student research, mentoring/instructing students in our...
Dec 20, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Operations and Events Coordinator
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Operations and Events Coordinator University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8556 Location: Full/Part Time: Part Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, part-time (0.9 FTE) position. Set schedule of 38 hours per week. Exact schedule needed to meet yearly hours to be determined with supervisor. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is hybrid eligible (minimum of 4 days on-site) after a successful evaluation period. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: As a member of the Career and Employment Services (CES) team, contributes to the development and implementation of highly effective, integrated career and employment services, with a focus on inclusion and equity and in support of the mission and...
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Accommodation and Testing Supervisor
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Accommodation and Testing Supervisor University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8560 Location: Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, part-time (0.83 FTE) position. Full-time schedule during the academic year, transitions to part-time during the summer. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA. This is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: The Manager of Accommodation and Testing serves as an interactive member of the Office of Student Accessibility and Accommodation (SAA) to oversee the daily work flow of the office including the Accommodate Database, communicating with prospective students and families, student registration, accommodation training and oversight...
Sep 18, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Dining Service Worker
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Dining Service Worker University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8424 Location: Full/Part Time: Part Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, part-time (0.75 FTE) position. 9 month employee, academic year only. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA. This is an on-campus role only. Position Summary: This position is assigned by station and is responsible for the set-up and service within the station. For food stations and the servery that will likely include food preparation and/or stocking and service of food to the customer; for dish and pots stations the focus is on cleaning and restocking of culinary and service ware. DSWs are cross trained and should be able to work within the different types of stations. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Set-up the station according to established standards. Depending on the station assignment, this may include: Firing of equipment: fryers,...