"English Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College"

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Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC English

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 the English Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) seeks qualified candidates for consideration of employment in an adjunct (part-time) position in the English Department. We seek applicants with a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. The College strives for faculty who are content experts and who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative teaching strategies, and effective instructional technologies. We are committed to SFCC's mission to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and instruct classes in English in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classroom modalities based on the needs of the department.
• Provide availability and accessibility to students through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility and other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
• 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; evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback and support to students.
• May participate in department and general faculty meetings.
• Comply with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follow established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, retaining records for grades, bookstore orders, student safety and health issues and related administrative processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Master's degree in English or related field from an accredited institution.
• Ability to teach in person and/or hybrid.
• Prior teaching experience in English.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written English in a classroom and with other professionals.
• Working/interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience equivalent to two years of full-time post-secondary teaching experience (graduate students are encouraged to apply but must have degree when SFCC school year starts).
• Community college teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success in classes comprised of students with a wide range of abilities.
• The successful candidate will be a well-qualified generalist in English or related subject.

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.

Required Application Materials

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

• CV/Comprehensive resume and Cover Letter that addresses your qualifications and interests
• Names and telephone 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 CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu.