Accounting Instructor Tenure-Track Spokane Falls Community College

Location:Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department:SFCC Business

This is a full-time tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $77027 - $108630 annually. Future advancement in base salary up to the current maximum of $108630 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 Falls Community College (SFCC) is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time tenure track instructional position in Accounting.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact by preparing students for careers in business and accounting. The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach in a variety of instructional modalities including in-person hybrid and online formats and be available to teach evening courses as needed. A consistent and active presence on campus is essential to support student success and to foster meaningful collaboration with departmental colleagues. The instructor is expected to work effectively as part of a team contributing to curriculum development program improvement and shared departmental goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to educate and motivate students in an engaging and inclusive manner and will have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and academic skills.

At Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) we are passionate about empowering students through education that transforms lives and expands opportunities. Our Business Department is a collaborative team with a strong regional reputation for providing high-quality comprehensive education.

Our mission is to close equity gaps by offering an inclusive and supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their career goals. Guided by equity-minded practices we prepare students to excel in a rapidly changing global economy. We advance our mission throughGuided Pathways whereby all students engage their passions through applied learning and discover their personalized path to achieve their educational goals.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 04/9/2026. 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.

About theAccounting Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Falls Community College

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and instruct courses in Accounting through in-person online hybrid and other modalities as appropriate to program needs. Courses assigned may include (but not limited to):
  • Financial Accounting (Beginning through Intermediate)
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Federal Taxation
  • Audit & Assurance
• Be available and accessible 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.
• Work collaboratively strategically and respectfully with diverse colleagues students and community members.
• Be committed to advancing diversity promoting equity and preparing students to live responsibly in an increasingly global civilization.
• Utilize evidence based instructional practices in the developing course syllabi handouts and materials supporting the instructional process.
• Communicate expectations and establish clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means including but not limited to evaluating student progress and providing 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.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the community college mission and values and how SFCC advances them.
• 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.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Complies with district policy procedures and directives state and federal regulations orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan.
• In addition faculty may:
  • Work evenings alternative schedules summer or at alternative work locations consistent with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Advise student clubs or associations.
  • Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise.
  • Advocate for Accounting and/or the Business department on campus and in the community.
  • Be committed to serving advising and mentoring a socially and culturally diverse student population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned masters degree in business or related field from an accredited institution.
• Current or former CPA licensure OR completion of at least 45 college quarter credits (or the semester equivalent) in accounting-designated coursework from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience teaching college-level accounting or related subjects equivalent to one academic year.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following competencies are not necessary for application but having one or more of these could increase a candidates success:

• Two or more years of full-time equivalent experience teaching college-level Accounting.
• Two or more years full-time equivalent work experience in Accounting or business.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and/or ability with various modalities (online on ground hybrid etc.).
• Evidence of instructional excellence in both onsite and online courses. Acceptable forms of documentation may include student evaluations peer evaluations and/or recent supervisory evaluations.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse (racially ethnically socioeconomically) and underserved student and stakeholder communities.

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 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

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.

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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:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
  
• Resume.
  
• References names and emails of three professional references.
  
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.
• A list of classes taught including modality and frequency.
• Evidence of instructional excellence in both onsite and online courses. This may include student evaluations peer evaluations and/or recent supervisory evaluations or any other documents which demonstrate teaching excellence. (optional)

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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
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