Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Allied Health

Salary Information: This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $77,027 - $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 

Spokane Community College seeks qualified candidates for consideration of employment in this annually contracted, tenure track position. The selected candidate will also serve as the program director for Echocardiography.

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 05/06/2026. 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 Cardiac Sonography/Echocardiography Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom, laboratory, clinical and distance education modes, in the discipline of Adult Cardiovascular Technology/Echocardiography. Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include Electrophysiology, Echocardiography Fundamentals, Echocardiography Clinical, and Advanced Echocardiography; Assignments may be at off-campus centers and may also include evening and/or weekend classes.   
• Provides availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or 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;
• Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position;
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes;
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions;
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan.
• In addition, faculty may:
  • Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise.  Of particular interest are Vascular Technology and Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
  • Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students.
  • Responsible for ensuring assigned staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards. Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly.
  • Advise student clubs or associations.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

• Directs program curriculum development and evaluating program outcomes.
• Recommends to Dean selection of appropriate program faculty and staff and promotes professional development of self and faculty.
• Interacts with/upholds relationships with external clinical sites as primary contact and coordinates/schedules clinical timelines.
• Strives to be a model of the profession and as a community college representative, giving every person respect and equity to cultivate a healthy work environment for coworkers and students alike.
• Assists in student clinical externship placement.
• Upholds relationships with clinical sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Bachelor’s degree in echocardiography or a related field from an accredited institution. 
• Five years of relevant work experience in the field of echocardiography.
• At least one year of teaching experience in a CAAHEP accredited school of ultrasound, including laboratory or clinical instructorship; OR documentation of education or experience in instructional methodology.
• Hold current credential/registration in the field of adult cardiac sonography/echocardiography by either the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International). 

DESIRED QUALIFCATIONS

• An earned  Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• More than five years experience in the field of echocardiography.
• More than one year of teaching experience in a CAAHEP accredited school of ultrasound.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and procedures of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) and the Joint Review on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRCCVT).
• Ability to employ various formats and styles in teaching to include distance learning.
• Be an advocate of community college education.
• Additional credentials/registration in other sonography modalities, such as pediatric/congenital echocardiography, vascular technology, and/or diagnostic medical sonography, through the ARDMS or CCI.

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 (either tenure track or annualized) 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.