Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Communication & Language

Open continuous. 

Starting salary for this position is: $42.05 - $89.48 per hour based on workload category.

This is an adjunct (part-time) position. Compensation will be pro-rated according to the amount of workload assigned. Spokane Colleges reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Academic employees are represented by the Association of Higher Education (AHE), which is affiliated with NEA and WEA. Membership is optional.

About Us 

Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) seeks qualified candidates for consideration of employment in an adjunct (part-time) faculty position in the Communication Studies program (CMST) in the Humanities and Social Science division.  Communication Studies is part of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary department, Communication Arts and Modern Language, which include Drama and Film Studies, and 3 modern languages (French, Japanese and Spanish). 

We seek applicants with a high degree of professionalism and reliability, a strong commitment to our students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner across various modalities.  The college strives for faculty who are content experts in communication studies and who are knowledgeable about best practices, innovative teaching strategies, and effective instructional technologies.  Classes may be taught in the morning or afternoon, and may be delivered hybrid, F2F, or online modes of instruction.   We are committed to SFCC's mission to meet the needs of our community “to provide all students an excellent education that transforms their lives and expands their opportunities.”

Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

About the Communication Studies Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and instruct classes in Communication Studies in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online), which may include Introduction to Communication, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Gender Communication, Intercultural Communication, or Job Communication Skills.
• Provide availability and accessibility to students through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility, and other effective means of responsive and timely communication. 
• Communicate expectations and establish clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback.
• Comply with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follow established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, student safety and health issues and related administrative processes.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS

• An earned Master's degree in Communication Studies or closely related discipline from an accredited institution with emphasis or study in the teaching areas outlined above.
• Experience equivalent to teaching one course per quarter/semester for a full academic year. (Graduate teaching assistant experiences are relevant)
• Evidence of instructional excellence. Acceptable forms of documentation may include student/peer, and/or supervisory evaluations.
• Proficiency in classroom instructional technology and learning management system technology (Spokane Falls Community College uses Canvas for our Learning Management system)
• Demonstrated competence in working with diverse student populations and an expressed appreciation for diverse voices in the classroom
• Ability to articulate the role that community college’s mission and values play in higher education and how SFCC advances them.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate will be a well-qualified Communication Studies generalist with a combination of teaching experience and coursework which would enable the candidate to teach at least two of the following in addition to Intercultural Communication, Introduction to Communication, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication or Gender Communication.
• Demonstrated commitment beyond the classroom to advance diversity, promote equity, and prepare students to live responsibly in an increasingly global civilization.
• Experience equivalent to one year of full-time post-secondary teaching experience (graduate students are encouraged to apply).
• Experience in a variety of teaching modalities including on ground, online, hybrid
• Community college teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability in curriculum design and development that is innovative, equity-minded, and engaging using classroom instructional technology and learning management system technology. 

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

Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full-time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only). Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter. 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 as applied to the duties and responsibilities of this position. *
• Comprehensive CV/resume. *
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. *
• College transcript(s) - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application; official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.
• Course, peer, and/or supervisory evaluations. *
• List of Communication Studies courses taught including where, when, and modality. *

Note: If you are invited to interview for the position, we will also ask you to submit a sample lesson or teaching demonstration prior to the interview. 

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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Spokane Colleges complies with applicable federal and state civil rights 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, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Washington state nondiscrimination laws.

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.