Dean of Rural Education

Location: Spokane Community College Colville Campus (Northern Counties)

Department: SCC Rural Education

Salary Range: $122,014 - $137,249

Starting salary for this position is: $122,014 (Annually)
The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.

We are deeply committed to expanding access to education, advancing equity, and strengthening economic vitality throughout Eastern Washington—particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Our rural campuses in Colville, Newport, Inchelium, and Republic play a vital role in delivering transfer education, workforce training, adult education, and wraparound student support services.

Spokane Community College is proud of its strong partnerships with local communities, Tribal nations, K–12 systems, and industry. These relationships allow us to design responsive, culturally-grounded programs that support student success while strengthening rural economies.

This newly imagined Division of Rural Education is the result of Spokane Community College’s vision to invest in the future of rural education in our service region. The Dean of Rural Education is a new position which aligns with our commitment to serving the needs of our Northern County communities through high-quality, innovative education, and workforce development initiatives.

Spokane Community College invites applications for a visionary, collaborative, and community-engaged Dean of Rural Education.

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of rural education at one of Washington’s most student-focused institutions. The Dean will champion and expand academic excellence, faculty and staff development, inclusive student success, and community partnership ensuring that rural learners have access to high‑quality, relevant, and transformative educational opportunities.

A central focus of this position is collaboration with local business and community leaders in Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties
, as well as nurturing our deep partnership with Tribal nations and Tribal education leaders
. The Dean will help co‑create culturally responsive, community‑driven educational pathways that honor local knowledge, support workforce readiness, and expand opportunities for rural and Tribal communities.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader who is passionate about access, equity, collaboration, and innovation—and who is inspired by SCC’s mission “to provide all students an excellent education that transforms their lives and expands their opportunities.”

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 03/31/2026. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY Reporting jointly to the Vice President of Instruction and the Vice President of Student Services, the Dean of Rural Education provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for a diverse and impactful division serving Spokane Community College’s four rural campuses, Colville, Newport, Inchelium, and Republic.

This position is located in Colville with the expectation that the Dean will travel frequently throughout the Northern Counties to the other rural campuses. The Dean of Rural Education will also work closely with the deans and directors located on the Spokane Community College (SCC) campus in Spokane on the delivery of shared programming and execution of student services.

The Dean of Rural Education will lead and grow initiatives spanning:

• Transfer education
• Workforce programming (including manufacturing, welding, and allied health pathways)
• Pre‑nursing and general education coursework
• Adult education, including SCC’s innovative High School+ College program
• Student services and essential academic support

• Lead and support division faculty in innovative curriculum design, assessment, program review, Guided Pathways…