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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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Apr 03, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Professor - Art and Art History
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Adjunct Professor - Art and Art History Job ID: 8199 Location: Art & Art History Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: Art and Art History, adjunct professor: 1 unit in the fall 2025 1 in the spring of 2026 Responsibilities: The Department of Art and Art History seeks a part time temporary adjunct professor to teach a 2-D foundations course, ARTS 101 Visual Concepts through Drawing and Painting, focusing on drawing, basic color theory, and acrylic painting techniques in the fall of 2025 and a beginning observation based oil painting class, ARTS 251: Painting, in the spring of 2026. ARTS 101: Visual Concepts through Drawing and Painting Course Description Art 101: Visual Concepts through Painting and Drawing examines the nature of drawing and 2-dimensional design as inter-related approaches to visual thinking. The purpose of this course is to introduce a shared visual...
Mar 21, 2025
Full time
Clinical Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Clinical Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy Job ID: 7963 Location: Occupational Therapy Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Tempoary: Regular Faculty Posting Details Appointment: The University of Puget Sound School of Occupational Therapy which is ranked by The US News and World Report in the top 10% of Occupational Therapy Schools nationwide, invites applications for a full-time, clinical line faculty position , rank appointment at assistant professor or earned academic rank considered.   Responsibilities:   This position has primary responsibility for teaching in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) programs. Opportunities for teaching and/or administration in our on-site or community-based clinics may also be available, depending on the interest and expertise of the successful candidate. Additional duties include graduate student...
Mar 21, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Professor - Greek, Latin & Ancient Mediterranean Studies
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Adjunct Professor - Greek, Latin & Ancient Mediterranean Studies Job ID: 8145 Location: Greek,Latin & Ancient Med Stud Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: Department of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, 1-year Adjunct Professor position; begins July 1, 2025 Responsibilities: The Department of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (GLAM) at the University of Puget Sound, a predominantly undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, seeks to recruit an Adjunct Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year. Excellence in teaching is highly valued at Puget Sound, and we expect the scholar filling this position to show promise and enthusiasm as a skilled teacher. We are seeking an applicant who can teach an introductory course on Greek culture / history, courses on genre (epic, tragedy, comedy, and/or the ancient novel), and (if needed) advanced...
Feb 26, 2025
Full time
Director of Financial Aid
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
WittKieffer is proud to partner with the University of Puget Sound to conduct the national search for their next Director of Financial Aid . This is an opportunity for a financial aid professional with significant experience supporting a university's enrollment goals, working with students, and managing financial aid resources. The University of Puget Sound is an independent, predominantly residential, undergraduate liberal arts college with selected graduate programs, located in scenic Tacoma, Washington. The university, as a community of learning, maintains a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and fruitful student-faculty interaction. The mission of the university is to develop in its students the capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment, the...
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - Physical Therapy
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - Physical Therapy Job ID: 8124 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 Visiting Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have expertise in content required in critical inquiry (research methods and evidence-based practice), and foundational clinical skills. The standard teaching load is 6 units per academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include content in critical inquiry and musculoskeletal or pediatric physical therapy. The remaining teaching load will be determined with the Program Director and may include mentoring/instructing students in our on-site physical therapy clinic. Qualifications: Required: Earned professional DPT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program Academic...
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Greek Life and Leadership
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Greek Life and Leadership University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8117 Location: Student Involvement & Programs Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Position Summary: The Associate Director of Student Involvement for Greek Life and Programs provides direction for four functional and intersectional areas within the Division of Student Affairs: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Programs, Orientation, and Residence Life. The Associate Director will have full programmatic responsibility for supporting, developing, and implementing existing programs and new initiatives within the fraternity and sorority community. This includes advising Greek House Coordinators. This position will also support the execution and planning of concerts and lectures. In addition, the Associate Director will collaborate with the Passages orientation team to...
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Development Officer
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Development Officer University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8113 Location: VP for Univ Relations Office Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Position Summary: The development officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from prospective donors to meet fundraising goals in an effort to advance the University of Puget Sound's mission and goals. The development officer builds relationships with alumni, parents, and individuals to deepen their affinity and engage them in meaningful ways with the Puget Sound community. Working directly with colleagues across the University Relations division and the campus, the development officer serves as a member of the capital and planned giving team and reports to the Associate Vice President for University Relations. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Manage a diverse portfolio of...
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - Finance
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - Finance Job ID: 8110 Location: Business & Leadership Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: The University of Puget Sound's School of Business and Leadership invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Finance position, beginning Fall 2025. Responsibilities: This position's primary responsibility is teaching two units of the introductory finance course (BUS 315: Principles of Financial Management) and one upper-division finance elective per semester. Upper division electives are based on departmental needs and faculty interests and qualifications. The University of Puget Sound is a liberal arts institution. Faculty members are encouraged to use written assignments, case studies, or other methods to enhance student learning. Case analysis and projects that stimulate independent critical thinking, promote effective...
Feb 04, 2025
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - Chemistry
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - Chemistry Job ID: 8098 Location: Chemistry Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: The Chemistry department at the University of Puget Sound invites applications for two one-year full time Visiting Assistant Professor positions to begin Fall term 2025. Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities for one of these positions will be primarily in introductory chemistry courses and labs, and teaching responsibilities for the other position will be primarily in Organic Chemistry courses and labs. Candidates should indicate whether they would like to be considered for either or both of these positions. These positions involve teaching, on average, 3 units* per semester (Fall and Spring). Supervision of undergraduate research is welcomed. The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department has excellent instrumentation (...
Dec 22, 2024
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology Job ID: 8078 Location: Biology Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Tempoary: Temporary Faculty Posting Details Appointment: Department of Biology, 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor position; begins Fall 2025. 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 2025-2026 academic year. Excellence in teaching is highly valued at Puget Sound and we expect the incumbent to show promise and enthusiasm to become a skilled teacher. In Fall 2025, the successful individual will teach an upper level Evolution course (BIOL360) with two lab sections, as well as one lab section of an introductory Biology course (BIOL112). In Spring 2026, they will teach an upper division elective course with a lab such as Conservation Biology (BIOL370) or other...
Oct 06, 2024
Full time
Executive Director of Financial Aid
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Executive Director of Financial Aid – University of Puget Sound – Tacoma, WA WittKieffer is proud to partner with the University of Puget Sound to conduct the national search for their next Executive Director of Financial Aid. This is an opportunity for a financial aid professional with significant experience supporting a university's enrollment goals, supporting students, and managing financial aid resources. University of Puget Sound is an independent, predominantly residential undergraduate liberal arts college with selected graduate programs building effectively on a liberal arts foundation. The university, as a community of learning, maintains a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and fruitful student-faculty interaction. The mission of the university is to develop in its students the capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity,...
Aug 25, 2024
Full time
Humanities and Languages Librarian
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
The University of Puget Sound is hiring a Humanities & Languages Librarian to join our Library Department! This position reports to the Associate Director for Public Services and is part of a dedicated team of librarians focused on providing teaching, reference, and research services. The position combines reference and research consultations ; curriculum-embedded information literacy instruction to undergraduate students; outreach to faculty and students; and participation in team-based projects. The position focuses on disciplines and interdisciplinary fields that emphasize humanistic modes of inquiry. This position is: Regular Full-time, (1.0 FTE) Non-Exempt All candidates must complete an application through our official website for consideration. View a full job description and apply today through our University website for Staff Employment!...
Jul 20, 2024
Full time
Assistant Director of Admission
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
The University of Puget Sound is hiring an Assistant Director of Admission to join our Admissions Department! The Assistant Director of Admission and Transfer Recruitment Coordinator serves as a representative of Puget Sound for prospective undergraduate first-year and transfer students. This position plays a critical role in the enrollment of a high quality and diverse entering class. The Assistant Director applies university admission standards, policies, and regulations in a holistic fashion to credentials of prospective undergraduate students to determine their admissibility. This position is: Regular Full-time, (1.0 FTE) All candidates must complete an application through our official website for consideration. View a full job description and apply today through our University website for Staff Employment!...
Jul 12, 2024
Full time
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy Job ID: 7756 Location: Occupational Therapy Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: Full-time position to begin fall 2024   The University of Puget Sound is seeking a doctorally-prepared occupational therapist to teach in our dual track entry-level Masters' of Science and Occupational Therapy Doctorate programs.   Responsibilities: Primary teaching responsibilities will include at least two of the following areas: general occupational therapy practice, wheelchair seating and positioning, work hardening, and pediatric-related content. The ability to teach applied human anatomy or topics related to using research for evidence-based practice is desirable. Frequent and effective communication and collaboration with the faculty team is essential to ensure cohesive implementation of the curriculum to our...
May 30, 2024
Full time
Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Search for the Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington THE SEARCH University of Puget Sound (Puget Sound), one of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges located in the creative, urban city of Tacoma, Washington, seeks a strategic, collaborative, and innovative professional to serve as its Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications (AVP). With a visionary President, engaged and committed board of trustees, a dynamic and dedicated senior leadership team, passionate students, and exceptional faculty and staff, Puget Sound has strong momentum to achieve its ambitious 10-year strategic plan, Leadership for a Changing World , which challenges the University to be bold and forward-looking in the delivery of education and in meeting the needs of current and future generations of students. The University enrolls approximately 2,200 students on the 97-acre campus in Tacoma's residential North End....
Apr 10, 2025
Full time
DES Supervisor - Diversions and Oppenheimer Caf
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
DES Supervisor - Diversions and Oppenheimer Caf University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8216 Location: Dining & Conference Services Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Position Summary: The Cafe Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of two University cafes, Diversions and Oppenheimer, by providing supervision and training of student staff, and managing business operations responsibilities. The DES Supervisor will be responsible for the set-up, scheduling, cleaning, inventory management, and service standards for both campus cafes, in order to ensure a consistently high level of service across all outlets. Complies with Dining and Event Services (DES) standards and philosophy in performing all key areas of accountability and other essential job functions and responsibilities. This person, in addition to their supervisory responsibilities, will also be responsible for...
Apr 10, 2025
Full time
Dining Services Manager
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Dining Services Manager University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8217 Location: Dining & Conference Services Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Position Summary: Oversees the set-up, service, staffing and cleanup for all meal services for up to 7,000 transactions daily in a residential college environment. Complies with Dining & Event Services (DES) standards and philosophy in performing all key areas of accountability and other essential duties and responsibilities. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Manages daily Diner operations with an emphasis on customer service. Scheduling of staff to ensure continuous coverage throughout service times Daily supervision of all servery positions General oversight of staff members Follows and adheres to departmental and University protocols, standards, rules and policies Ensures proper signage...
Apr 05, 2025
Full time
Occup Health & Safety Mgr
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Occup Health & Safety Mgr University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8210 Location: Facilities Administrative E&G Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Position Summary: This position serves as the Occupational Health & Safety Manager for the University. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Coordinate and schedule annual fire extinguisher inspections Act as Liaison for Harned, Thomas and Weyerhaeuser halls for safety issues, spills and training. Acts as liaison for chemical/environmental contractors on Campus. Participate in campus department safety committees. Assist campus community in performing risk mitigation analysis reviewing safety worn practices and recommending suitable safety precautions. Coordinates with end-users of chemicals (Faculty and Staff) as to safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials...
Apr 03, 2025
Full time
Mental Health Clinician & Referral Specialist
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
Mental Health Clinician & Referral Specialist University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8200 Location: Counseling Hlth & Wellness Svc Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE). Anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Position Summary: Full-time, permanent appointment. Provide counseling service to college students: counseling (individual and group), intake assessments, crisis intervention, mandated assessments, referrals, treatment planning, and documentation. Present educational programs and trainings that contribute to the student learning objectives of the division of student affairs; provide consultation to the campus community; advise student groups. Work collaboratively with medical providers in a multi-disciplinary setting. Participate as a member of the internship training team by supervising trainees and participating in the selection process. Provide co-leadership,...
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
DES Supervisor - Cellar and Lillis Cafe
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA, USA
DES Supervisor - Cellar and Lillis Cafe University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8123 Location: Dining & Conference Services Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Position Summary: The DES Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the Cellar Restaurant and Lillis Cafe by providing supervision and training of student staff, and managing business operations responsibilities. The DES Supervisor will be responsible for the set-up, scheduling, cleaning, inventory management, and service standards, in order to ensure a consistently high level of service. Complies with Dining and Event Services (DES) standards and philosophy in performing all key areas of accountability and other essential job functions and responsibilities. This person, in addition to their supervisory responsibilities, will also be responsible for all administrative aspects of the Cellar and Lillis Cafe: creating...