Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Computer Info Systems

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, 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 04/09/2026. 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.

Anticipated date of employment is September 17, 2026.

About the Computer Information Systems Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

DUTIES AND REPONSIBILTITIES

• Prepare for and instruct, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, classes in the disciplines of Cloud Computing and Software Development.  Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include web development (HTML, CSS, Responsive Website Design), Programming (JavaScript, React, PHP/Laravel, Python), AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Cloud Architecting, and AWS CloudOps Engineer.
• Provide 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.
• Communicate 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.
• Participate 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.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply 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.
• 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 DevOps and Computer Networking.
  • 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.
  • Participate in program accreditation activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned bachelor’s degree in software development, computer technology, computer science, computer information systems or related field from an accredited institution OR an earned associate’s degree and four or more years’ experience in the software development or cloud computing field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and Web Programming.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AWS Cloud Architecture.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to keep abreast of new and emerging technologies.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned master’s degree in software development, computer technology, computer science, computer information technology or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Recent teaching or corporate training experience.
• Recent business/industry experience in cloud computing, software development, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Cloud Computing technologies using AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Frontend (React, Angular or Vue) or Backend development (Node.js, PHP, ASP.NET, Ruby, or Go).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Full Stack development – JavaScript Frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and server-side technologies (Node.js, PHP, ASP.NET, Ruby, or Go)
• An understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Experience with design, instruction, quality assurance, and assessment in an online learning environment.

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.