Adult Basic Education Instructor - Tenure-Track

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Work type: Tenure Track Faculty
Location: Spokane
Categories: Faculty

Department: SCC Adult Education/GED

Salary Information:
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).

The Adult Basic Education Division (ABE) at Spokane Community College (SCC) is a dynamic, student-centered division committed to educational access, equity, and student success. Our student-centered faculty and staff provide a stable learning community for adult learners through collaboration and innovation. As one of the largest adult education divisions in Washington State, SCC’s Adult Education Division has a strong history of innovation and responsive programming designed to meet the evolving needs of students and the community.

Students in our programs are adult learners who have re-engaged with education to pursue personal, academic, and career goals. They are preparing for continued education and training that leads to meaningful careers and the ability to support themselves and their families.

We seek an energetic and creative faculty member who is passionate about teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds and who demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting students from historically underserved populations. The successful candidate will actively engage in the division, college, and district through teaching, collaboration, and leadership. This position may include instruction across multiple areas within Adult Basic Education, including High School+, GED Preparation, College Prep, Career Transitions, Skilled Trades Preparation, and I-BEST.

Teaching assignments will be based on divisional need and may involve a variety of instructional modalities. This position is based in Spokane, Washington, with an expectation of a strong on-campus presence.

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 03/10/2026. 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares for and instructs, through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities in the discipline of Adult Basic Education. Examples of the types of courses typically assigned may include, but not limited to pre-college subjects:
  English, math, science, social studies, college readiness, and digital literacy. Assignments will be based in Spokane and scheduled according to the assigned class time, modality, and class location.
• Provides one‑on‑one academic consulting and support for students, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, email accessibility, and 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.
• Develops curriculum to meet the needs of the program.
• Participates in district, division, department, and faculty meetings, which include in‑service training,…