Accounting Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Falls Community College

Accounting Instructor – Tenure-Track – Spokane Falls Community College

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

Department: SFCC Business

This is a full‑time, tenure‑track position with an entry‑level base salary (for a 175‑day academic‑year contract) of $77,027–$108,630 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $108,630, is based on years of service 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 collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Colleges and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

About Us

Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) seeks qualified candidates for a full‑time tenure‑track instructional position in Accounting. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact by preparing students for careers in business and accounting. The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach in a variety of instructional modalities— including in‑person, hybrid, and online formats—and be available to teach evening courses as needed.

A consistent and active presence on campus is essential to support student success and to foster meaningful collaboration with departmental colleagues. The instructor is expected to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to curriculum development, program improvement, and shared departmental goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to educate and motivate students in an engaging and inclusive manner and will have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and academic skills.

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.

SFCC serves over 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs. SFCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Spokane Colleges. In addition to serving the urban and suburban population in greater Spokane, including students from Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane Colleges provides educational services to rural communities throughout our 12,302 square‑mile region in Eastern Washington, including students from the Spokane and other Eastern Washington tribes.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 04/9/2026. 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

• Prepare for and instruct courses in Accounting through in‑person, online, hybrid, and other modalities, as appropriate to program needs. Courses assigned may include (but are not limited to):
  • Financial Accounting (Beginning through Intermediate)
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Federal Taxation
  • Audit & Assurance
• Be available and accessible to students for the 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.
• Work collaboratively, strategically, and respectfully with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.
• Be committed to advancing diversity,…