Music Instructor - Adjunct - SFCC Pullman, WA

Location:SFCC Pullman Campus Pullman

Department:SFCC Visual & Performing Arts

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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 is seeking qualified candidates for consideration for employment as a Music Adjunct Instructor at its Pullman Center on the Washington State University Campus in Pullman Washington. This is a hybrid instructional position with both inperson and online teaching components.

The Music & Recording Arts Department at SFCC is recognized for its dynamic faculty of active and professional musicians and its strong regional reputation for excellence. The department offers numerous opportunities for performance and music appreciation fostering a rich musical environment.

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 (parttime) teaching position for a hybrid (blended) section of MUSC&105: Music Appreciation scheduled for Fall Quarter 2025. This 5credit Humanities course will meet onground Monday Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 a.m. with asynchronous online instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class sessions are 50 minutes in length.

There is also the potential for additional teaching opportunities in History of Jazz and/or History of Popular Music during Winter and/or Spring Quarters 2026 following the Fall 2025 appointment.

Compensation for the course was $5574.32 before withholds in 202425 and is expected to be slightly higher in 202526.

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.

CHARACTERISTICS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare for and instruct a collegelevel course in Music Appreciation in a hybrid modality (combining onground and asynchronous online formats) based on the needs of the department with the potential to teach additional courses such as History of Jazz and/or History of Popular Music in subsequent quarters.
• Communicate expectations and establish clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means including but not limited to developing course syllabi handouts multimedia resources and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluate student progress and provide clear timely feedback.
• Incorporate active listening exercises critical thinking activities and cultural context discussions to support student learning of course outcomes.
• Provide availability and accessibility to students through a combination of scheduled office hours email communication LMS messaging and other effective means of timely responsive interaction.
• Maintain accurate records for course attendance and grades in accordance with college policies and deadlines.
• Support student learning through regular feedback on assignments listening activities and assessments ensuring students stay engaged and on track.
• Maintain professional standards in all interactions with students colleagues and the college community.
• Comply with all state federal and institutional regulations applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follow established procedures in areas such as grade reporting instructional material submissions bookstore orders and related administrative processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Music or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of music history including (but not limited to) Western art music world music jazz and popular music
• Familiarity with a broad range of musical genres including classical folk religious popular and nonWestern traditions.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate fundamental music concepts and vocabulary (e.g. pitch harmony rhythm form).
• Strong aural skills to help students recognize and distinguish musical styles and genres by ear.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that respects and celebrates diversity.
• High degree of professionalism strong organizational skills and the ability to motivate and educate students at the community college level.

DESIRED QUALIFCATIONS:

• Collegelevel teaching experience particularly in Music Appreciation Music History or related coursework.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative online teaching strategies active learning and multimedia integration.
• Experience working with firstgeneration college students and/or diverse student populations.
• Experience incorporating social cultural and historical contexts into music instruction.
• Proficiency with hybrid teaching methods including use of a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard.
• Ability to teach additional music history courses such as History of Jazz and/or History of Popular Music.

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 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.

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Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet which includes the following:

• A completed online application at of interest addressing your qualifications and teaching experience
• Current rsum or curriculum vitae including a listing of courses taught
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• College transcript(s) if applicable unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

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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.