Business Instructor - Adjunct - Newport, WA

Location:SCC Newport Campus Newport

Department:SCC Rural Education

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 Community College part of Spokane Colleges serves 15000 students with career technical liberal arts and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

First review of applications will occur on 08/01/2025 interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

About theBusiness Instructor - Adjunct - Newport WA

Spokane Community Colleges Newport Center seeks qualified candidates for consideration of employment in this adjunct faculty position in Business with a focus on general business marketing and management. We are specifically looking for an instructor to teach Intro to Business (BUS& 101) Human Relations in Business (BUS 280) Microsoft Word I (CATT 120) and Microsoft Excel I (CATT 138). Other classes may be available in future quarters.

First review of applicants will take place on the week of August 4^th. Classes begin on September 17^th for fall quarter of 2025.

This unique opportunity provides the right candidate the benefits and challenges associated with teaching in a small close-knit community while still offering support from and relationships with peers and resource centers at the larger SCC main campus. SCCs Newport Center is just 40 minutes from north Spokane and is socioeconomically and culturally diverse. While many students participate on-campus in Newport these classes also serve students from our other rural sites in Colville Inchelium and Republic.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and instruct classes in the discipline of Business through traditional classroom and computer lab settings with interactive television/live web conferencing (ITV) and a variety of modalities including but not limited to hybrid online and flex distance learning modes. Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include: business marketing and management.
• Class assignments and office hours will be based out of our Newport Center and may also include evening classes.
• 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.
• Develop revise and update curriculum in collaboration with department college faculty or community stakeholders according to established curriculum procedures.
• Maintain and develop community relationships with local organizations such as small business administration economic develop districts chamber of commerce tribal leadership and community action agencies.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of course quality and student learning. Assist in the review of program needs and assessment.
• 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;
• 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;
• 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 and perform other duties as assigned;
• In addition faculty may
  • Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise. Of particular interest are Business Technology and Computer Information Systems.
  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Masters degree in Business Management Business Education or a related discipline from an accredited institution with emphasis and concentration in the teaching areas outlined above.
• Previous teaching / training experience.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and with other faculty and administration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Two or more academic years of teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience teaching and/or working with rural often socioeconomically diverse student populations.
• Experience teaching with a variety of instructional technologies and modes of delivery such as ITV hybrid and online.
• Experience with design instruction quality assurance and assessment in the online learning environment.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification and/or Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) Certification.

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 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 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 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.
  

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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. 99217-6000