Location: SFCC Pullman Campus Pullman
Department: SFCC Social Sciences
Open continuous.
Starting salary for this position is: $42.05 - $89.48 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.
Spokane Falls Community College is seeking qualified candidates for consideration of employment as Sociology Adjunct Instructor in the Social Science, Business, and Human Services (SSBHS) division. We seek applicants with a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, diversity and global awareness, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. The college strives for faculty who are content experts and who are knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning. We seek applications for an adjunct (part-time) teaching position with the ability to teach in-person at our Pullman center located on the WSU campus in Pullman Washington as well as online for Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems courses.
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares for and instructs lower-division sociology courses online or on-ground.
- Provides availability and accessibility to students for the purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet students’ needs, through a combination of office hours, email accessibility, or other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
- Communicates expectations and establishes 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.
- Demonstrates commitment to advancing diversity, promoting equity, and preparing students to live responsibly in an increasingly global civilization.
- Demonstrates commitment to serving a socially and culturally diverse student population.
- Complies 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.
- Models professional decorum and mutual respect in personal interactions.
- Complies with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.
- Supports and advances the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS:
- An earned Master’s degree in Sociology from an accredited institution. OR An earned Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution with 25 graduate credits in sociology (minimum of one theory course required).
- 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.
- Demonstrated competence in working with diverse student populations and an appreciation for diverse voices in the classroom.
- Ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution and the community/technical college system.
DESIRED QULIFICATIONS
The following competencies are not necessary for application, but having one or more of these could increase a candidate’s success.
- A PhD in Sociology.
- Prior community college teaching experience.
- Additional experience in teaching a variety of teaching modalities, specifically hybrid/blended classes.
- Experience in the field of sociology or a related field.
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.
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 retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan; leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
- Spokane Colleges online application
- Cover letter addressing your qualifications as applied to the responsibilities and competencies of this position*
- Comprehensive CV/resume *
- Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references *
- Undergraduate and Graduate Transcript(s): Unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application. * 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 [email protected].
Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Spokane Colleges complies with applicable federal and state civil rights 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, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Washington state nondiscrimination laws.
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 / [email protected].
