Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Music & Recording Arts

Open Continuous

Starting salary for this position is: $40.83 - $86.87 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) invites applications for an Adjunct Guitar Instructor (Acoustic and Electric) in the Music & Recording Arts Department. This position includes teaching private guitar lessons to credit and non-credit students, leading group guitar classes for beginning and intermediate players, and preparing students for end-of-quarter juries, recitals, and transfer auditions. Instruction will take place in SFCC’s state-of-the-art Music Building.

We seek applicants with a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to student success, diversity, and global awareness, and the ability to motivate and educate students in an engaging and supportive manner. The college values faculty who are content experts and who demonstrate knowledge of best practices, innovative teaching strategies, and instructional technologies that support learning in diverse environments.

We are currently seeking applications for an adjunct (part-time) guitar instructor to teach private guitar lessons; MUSPL 112/212 (Acoustic Guitar) and MUSPL 115/215 (Electric Guitar), scheduled for Winter Quarter 2026. Each one-credit course meets on campus once per week for a 30-minute individual lesson per student.

There may also be opportunities for additional teaching assignments in Class Guitar (MUSC 182) during Spring and/or Fall Quarters 2026, following the initial Winter Quarter appointment.

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.

First review of applications will occur on 11/14/2025, interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

About the Guitar Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community Colleges

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide private guitar instruction (acoustic, classical, and electric) for credit and non-credit students, encompassing a variety of styles and levels
• Prepare for and teach group guitar classes for beginning and intermediate students as needed
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, constructive feedback during lessons and assessments
• Assist students in preparing for end-of-quarter juries, recitals, ensemble performances, and transfer auditions
• Participate in faculty and student recitals as appropriate
• Utilize equity-minded and inclusive practices in course design, syllabi, and instructional delivery
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grading, and student progress in accordance with college policies and deadlines
• Comply with state, federal, and institutional regulations applicable to instructional and professional duties
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners to support departmental and institutional goals
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with developments in guitar pedagogy, technology, and music education
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Bachelor of Music and/or Bachelor of Arts degree(s) with guitar emphasis
• Experience in both acoustic and electric guitar instruction in both private studio and classroom settings
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper and healthy guitar techniques across all genres
• Demonstrated commitment to serving a socially and culturally diverse student population
• Demonstrated history of guitar performance in solo and/or ensemble settings

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Master’s or Doctoral degree in Music with a guitar emphasis
• College-level teaching experience with a guitar emphasis
• Knowledge of a variety of guitar styles, including classical and acoustic techniques, with familiarity in core classical repertoire, ensemble literature, and foundational skills in sight-reading, tone production, and interpretation; proficiency in jazz, blues, rock, pop, and contemporary electric guitar styles
• Experience advising and mentoring a diverse student population, including first-generation and underrepresented students
• Willingness to accommodate varied student day-time schedules
• Maintain professional standards in all interactions with students, colleagues, and the campus community
• Commitment to supporting student learning through timely, constructive feedback and a student-centered approach
• Engagement in ongoing professional development and staying current with trends and advancements in guitar pedagogy and music education

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
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• A sample recording demonstrating the candidate’s solo acoustic or classical guitar performance
• A sample recording demonstrating the candidate’s performance on electric guitar in a jazz, rock, or contemporary style
• 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.