Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Adult Education/GED

Salary Information: This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $71,096 - $108,630 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $108,630, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.

Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Colleges and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

About Us 

The Adult Basic Education Division (ABE) at Spokane Community College (SCC) is a dynamic, student-centered division committed to educational access, equity, and student success. Our student-centered faculty and staff provide a stable learning community for adult learners through collaboration and innovation. As one of the largest adult education divisions in Washington State, SCC’s Adult Education Division has a strong history of innovation and responsive programming designed to meet the evolving needs of students and the community.

Students in our programs are adult learners who have re-engaged with education to pursue personal, academic, and career goals. They are preparing for continued education and training that leads to meaningful careers and the ability to support themselves and their families.

We seek an energetic and creative faculty member who is passionate about teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds and who demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting students from historically underserved populations. The successful candidate will actively engage in the division, college, and district through teaching, collaboration, and leadership. This position may include instruction across multiple areas within Adult Basic Education, including High School+, GED Preparation, College Prep, Career Transitions, Skilled Trades Preparation, and I-BEST. Teaching assignments will be based on divisional need and may involve a variety of instructional modalities. This position is based in Spokane, Washington, with an expectation of a strong on-campus presence.

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 03/10/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Adult Basic Education Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares for and instructs, through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities in the discipline of Adult Basic Education. Examples of the types of courses typically assigned may include, but not limited to pre-college subjects: English, math, science, social studies, college readiness, and digital literacy. Assignments will be based in Spokane and scheduled according to the assigned class time, modality, and class location.
• Provides one-on-one academic consulting and support for students, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, email accessibility, and other effective means of responsive and timely communication. 
• Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback. 
• Develops curriculum to meet the needs of the program.
• Participates in district, division, department, and faculty meetings, which include in-service training, workshops or seminars, service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position.
• Creates a teaching, learning, and working environment that supports all students.
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities. Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, submitting grades, attendance reporting, BEdA (Basic Education for Adults) reporting, office support, safety and health issues, and related administrative processes. 
• Models professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. 
• Complies with district policy, procedures, and directives, state and federal regulations, orders, statute, and collective bargaining agreements. 
• Supports and advances the Spokane Colleges strategic plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• In addition, faculty may: 
  • Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students.  
  • Ensure assigned staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards. Inform assigned staff how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and ensure that any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly.  
  • Advise student clubs or associations. 
  • Conduct CASAS pre-and post-assessments in accordance with program and state assessment policies. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution. 
• Previous experience equivalent to two full academic years of teaching.  
• Experience working with diverse individuals, including historically underrepresented, non-traditional, economically disadvantaged, first-generation, and/or people with disabilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive teaching practice for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. 
• Demonstrated leadership experience in collaborative environments, including committee work, mentoring, or program coordination.
• Demonstrated experience developing curriculum and/or training and assessment. 
• Experience using technology-based instructional tools and effective online communication (video conference platforms and learning management software).
• A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals, and objectives of Spokane Colleges.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and goals of the institution, community, and technical college system.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning, and working environment that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more academic years of teaching experience. 
• An earned master's degree in Adult Education, Education, English, or Math from an accredited institution. 
• Experience teaching English or math. 
• Demonstrated experience in instructional innovation and various teaching modalities, including online. 
• Instructional design experience.
• Experience with outcome assessment.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

This is an annually contracted (tenure track) position. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan.; leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
  
• Resume.
  
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
  
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu 

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Frederick Davis, MA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040 / ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.