Natural Resources Instructor - Tenure-Track

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Natural Resources Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

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Work type: Tenure Track Faculty

Location: Spokane

Categories: Faculty

This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $71,096 - $108,630 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $108,630
, 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).

Students in our Environmental Science programs are curious, motivated, and ready to make a difference. At SCC, you’ll teach hands-on skills in the field every quarter—guiding students toward meaningful, rewarding careers. Enjoy a true work-life balance, a supportive teaching environment, and the satisfaction of shaping the next generation of fisheries professionals. If you have broad fisheries experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge, we’d love to have you on our team!

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 02/26/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years (24 months) of demonstrated field-based experience in freshwater fisheries.
• Master’s degree in fisheries science, fisheries management, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:
  • Field identification of regional freshwater and anadromous fish across life stages
  • Sampling and population assessment methods commonly used for regional freshwater and anadromous fish
  • Aquatic and riparian habitat assessment and evaluation
• Experience and knowledge in the following areas:
  • Hatchery and aquaculture techniques
  • Common regional fish diseases
  • Management of game fish
  • History and current management of anadromous fish in the Columbia Basin
  • Technical, cultural, and economic factors influencing management and restoration of regional anadromous fish
  • Regional fisheries regulatory frameworks
  • Watershed processes and land-use impacts on aquatic habitats
• Initiative and leadership to develop and advance the Freshwater Fisheries AAS program, including building partnerships with hatcheries, developing field sites, creating curriculum, and collaborating with agencies and Tribes.
• Commitment to student-centered learning, teamwork, and the mission of the college.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of field-based fisheries experience.
• College teaching experience.
• Experience collaborating with Tribal, State and Federal agencies.

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…