Mathematics Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Mathematics

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, 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.

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, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, introductory level transfer and non‑transfer classes in the disciplines of Mathematics and Statistics; assignments will primarily include in‑person classes and may include evening and/or weekend classes.
• Provides 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.
• 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.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, or related discipline from an accredited institution.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience in Mathematics or Statistics.
• Experience in online and hybrid course formats.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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 prohibit 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‑Cref 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:

• Cover letter - addressing your…