"Management Instructor - Non-Tenure Track - Spokane Falls Community College"

Full Job Description

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus, Spokane

Department: SFCC Management

Salary Information: This is a full-time, annualized (non-tenure track) position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $68,054 - $104,495 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $104,495, 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

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 through Guided Pathways, whereby all students engage their passions through applied learning and discover their personalized path to achieve their educational goals. We are seeking a dynamic and equity-driven educator to join our Business department as a Business Management Instructor. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact by preparing students for careers in marketing, human resources, management, and customer service. The successful candidate will primarily teach in-person courses with an emphasis on evening offerings. These courses are taught using blended in-person approaches including hybrid and/or flexible modalities. Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.

About the Management Instructor - Non-Tenure Track - Spokane Falls Community College

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop, produce, and revise an effective curriculum that meets the needs of a rapidly changing industry; prepare course materials and instruct a wide range of learners through varied modalities, including hybrid and/or flexible modalities.
• Develop course syllabi, assessments, and instructional materials with equity-minded practices.
• Communicate expectations and establish clear grading criteria; evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback.
• Provide academic advising and support to students through a variety of communication channels, including face-to-face and remote interactions.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learners.
• Participate in course learning outcome assessment through artifact curation and quarterly data entry.
• Engage actively in department, college, and district projects and initiatives.
• Support SFCC’s mission and strategic plan through collaboration and professional engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration or a related field (e.g., Marketing, Human Resources, Customer Service, Management, and/or Communications).
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in business or a related field.
• Experience with teaching (e.g., workshops, training sessions, or formal coursework).
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supporting a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated experience using MS365.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of community colleges.

Desirable Qualifications

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

• The equivalent of one or more years of formal classroom teaching experience.
• Community College teaching experience.
• Experience with curriculum and program design in college settings.
• More than four years of professional business experience.
• Demonstrated professional management experience.
• Ability to teach using MS365 applications.
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities, including online, hybrid, and in-person.
• Demonstrated success working with underserved populations.
• Demonstrated success working with community organizations or industry partnerships.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

Benefits Information

This is an annually contracted (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.

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.