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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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Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Director of Student Orientation & Leadership
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Director of Student Orientation & Leadership University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8641 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 only 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: Puget Sound Orientation (Passages) is a critical component of the Logger education, connecting incoming students to academic expectations, co-curricular opportunities, and community values and responsibilities. This position works collaboratively with a variety of departments across campus and agencies within the Tacoma community to create and implement this program. Essential Job Functions...
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Summer Academic Challenge Teacher
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Summer Academic Challenge Teacher University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8623 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Temporary, 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: Access Programs' Summer Academic Challenge (SAC) is a four-week innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) enrichment program serving low income, first generation in college, and students of color primarily from Tacoma Public Schools and greater. Pierce County. Students arrive on June 25, 2026 and finish the program on July 22, 2026.   Teachers must have experience and enjoy...
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Clinical Assistant Professor- School of Occupational Therapy
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Clinical Assistant Professor- School of Occupational Therapy Job ID: 8637 Location: Occupational Therapy Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: The University of Puget Sound School of Occupational Therapy invites applications for a full-time, in-person clinical assistant faculty position for the academic year 2026-2027. Description: 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. Responsibilities: The primary...
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - School of Occupational Therapy
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - School of Occupational Therapy Job ID: 8636 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, in-person visiting assistant faculty position for the academic year 2026-2027. This is a one-year, renewable appointment. Description: 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...
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - African American Studies
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - African American Studies Job ID: 8630 Location: African American Studies Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: A two semester Visiting Assistant Professor position housed in the African American Studies Program for the fall and spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year. Context: In this current moment when higher education and its fields that prioritize the critical examination of race and its differential intersections are under increased intellectual and financial attack, we seek a colleague with a degree in Black Studies/African American Studies who will help continue our work and provide ideas for stability and future growth. This colleague will practice the corrective and counter narrative stance of Black Studies to invest in this field even amidst broader socio-political conditions and institutional actions which pronounce its "lack of...
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Director of Clinical Education
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Director of Clinical Education Job ID: 8612 Location: Physical Therapy Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: The University of Puget Sound School of Physical Therapy seeks applications for a full-time Director of Clinical Education (DCE) at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) to begin July 2026. Responsibilities: The DCE provides leadership, development, administration, and oversight of the clinical education component of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The DCE is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the full-time clinical education experiences that support student learning outcomes, professional development, and program accreditation standards. The DCE partners with the Director of the Onsite Clinic and other academic faculty to establish clinical education standards and works collaboratively with faculty, clinical...
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics Job ID: 8606 Location: Economics Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, full-time, to begin Fall semester 2026. Responsibilities: Standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester. Teaching duties will include sections of introductory economics and upper-level courses in areas of the applicant's expertise. While all fields are acceptable, preference will be given to applicants who can teach in Macroeconomics or Econometrics. JEL Classification: 00 - Default (any field); A1 - General Economics; C1 - Econometrics; E - Macroeconomics Qualifications: Ph.D. (or ABD) in Economics. Application Deadline: Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than March 1, 2026. Compensation and Benefits: Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor Salary is commensurate...
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing Job ID: 8601 Location: Business & Leadership Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: School of Business and Leadership, full-time one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position; begins Fall Term 2026 Responsibilities: Fall 2026: Teach one upper-division marketing course (preferably with international focus) and two Principles of Marketing courses Spring 2027: Teach three upper division marketing and/or international marketing courses. All teaching includes projects stimulating independent critical thinking, promoting effective written and oral communication skills, facilitating experiential learning, and developing problem solving. The standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester. Other duties include departmental service. The University of Puget Sound is an undergraduate liberal arts college with small...
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor of Management/Leadership
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor of Management/Leadership Job ID: 8600 Location: Business & Leadership Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: School of Business and Leadership, full-time one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position; begins Fall Term 2026. Responsibilities: Fall 2026: Teach two upper-division leadership courses and one upper-division management course Spring 2027: Teach two principles of management courses and one upper-division leadership or management course All teaching includes projects stimulating independent critical thinking, promoting effective written and oral communication skills, facilitating experiential learning, and developing problem solving. The standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester. Other duties include departmental service. The University of Puget Sound is an undergraduate liberal arts college with small classes providing...
Jan 24, 2026
Full time
Alumni and Parent Relations Office Manager
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Alumni and Parent Relations Office Manager University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8596 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 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: The Office Manager serves as an initial contact point for any constituent seeking support or information from the Office Alumni and Parent Relations (APR). They manage the procedures, tasks, and systems that support the work of the office including constituent outreach, volunteer recruitment and management, and event planning and execution. The...
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - History of Science, Technology, and/or Medicine
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - History of Science, Technology, and/or Medicine Job ID: 8583 Location: Science, Technology & Society Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: The University of Puget Sound invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in the Science, Technology, Health and Society (STHS) Program, starting in Fall 2026. This is a nonrenewable one-year position. Responsibilities: The STHS program at the University of Puget Sound, a predominantly undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma, WA, seeks to recruit a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-27 academic year. Excellence in teaching is highly valued at Puget Sound and we are seeking candidates with a genuine interest in and enthusiasm for teaching. The successful candidate will be required to teach six courses over the academic year including STHS 200 History of Modern Science and...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Social Media Manager
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Social Media Manager University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8618 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 social media manager is an integral member of the Marketing & Communications editorial team, responsible for creating and executing content strategy across key social media channels and the website in support of brand strategy, university priorities, and fundraising objectives. The institutional lead for online community engagement, this position is the voice of...
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Maintenance Technician
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Maintenance Technician University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8615 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: This position performs routine maintenance including, but not limited to; painting, rough and finish carpentry, drywall work and repairs, plasterwork, tile repair. Construction of new spaces in buildings and maintenance repair and building new items such as walls, ceilings, shelves, counter tops, cabinets, etc. All the tasks above are examples of normal construction trade work which centers on repair, modification and new...
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,...