Engineering Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College

Overview

Location:

Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Physical Science Engineer

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.

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. This position is open continuously.

• Prepares for and instructs transfer-level classes (lecture and laboratory) in the discipline of Engineering
• 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; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback.
• Provide availability and accessibility to students through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail, and other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
• Provide timely feedback and support to students.
• Maintain accurate records for course grades.
• Participates in district, division, departmental 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 this position.
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Complies with state and federal laws 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.
• Uses effective teaching methods to support and to enhance student learning inside and outside of the classroom.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned.

Note:

This position may include duties identified as essential.

• An earned Master’s degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
• Excellent communication skills – able to communicate clearly and effectively, whether in person or virtually, verbally or in writing.
• 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.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.

• College level teaching experience in engineering

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…