Engineering Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College

Location:Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department:SFCC Physical Science Engineer

Open continuous.

Starting salary for this position is: $40.83 $86.87 per hour based on workload category.

This is an adjunct (parttime) position. Compensation will be prorated 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 part of Spokane Colleges serves 6000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12302 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. This position is open continuously.

About theEngineering Instructor Adjunct Spokane Falls Community College

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares for and instructs transferlevel classes (lecture and laboratory) in the discipline of Engineering
• 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; evaluates student progress and provides clear timely feedback.*
• Provide availability and accessibility to students through a combination of scheduled office hours email andother effective means of responsive and timely communication.*
• Provide timely feedback and support to students.*
• Maintain accurate records for course grades.*
• Participates in district division departmental or general faculty meetings; inservice training; curriculum development; academic consulting workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees or other activities within the scope of this position.*
• Complies with district policy procedures and directives state and federal regulations orders and statue and collective bargaining agreements.*
• Complies with state and federal laws applicable to professional duties andresponsibilities; follows established procedures in areas such as printing turning in grades bookstore orders office support student financial aid requirements safety and health issues and relatedadministrativeprocesses.*
• Uses effective teaching methods to support and to enhance student learning inside and outside of the classroom*
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicatesthisisanessentialduty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earnedMasters degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
• Excellent communication skills able to communicate clearly and effectively whether in person or virtually verbally or in writing.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
• 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

• College level teaching experience in engineering

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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 H1B visa. In addition the Spokane Colleges maintain a drugfree work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and stateowned 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 applicants 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 fulltime 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; TIAACref 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

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges does not discriminate in its programs activities and employment on the basis of race creed color religion national or ethnic origin age sex marital status pregnancy pregnancy related conditions parental status or families with children status as a mother breastfeeding their child AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C honorably discharged veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability genetic information or any other legally protected category.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access Title IX ADA equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to:
Fred Davis Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000 MS1004
Spokane WA.