History Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Spokane Community College is seeking qualified candidates for consideration of employment as a History Adjunct Instructor in the Social Science Department. We seek applicants with a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, diversity and global awareness, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. The college strives for faculty who are content experts and who are knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning. 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 forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

Requirements

• An earned Master’s in history or related field
• Must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in History.
• Specialization in U.S. History, Cultural and Social History, and historiographical theory and practice in post-colonial, gender, race and ethnicity issues .
• Additional experience in teaching a variety of teaching modalities, specifically hybrid/blended classes.
• Prior community college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and instruct college-level courses in History in face-to-face, hybrid or online formats based on need of the department.
• 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.
• Participate in department and general faculty meetings whenever germane.
• Maintain professional standards in interactions with the college community.
• Comply with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follow established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, student safety and health issues, and related administrative processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• TIAA retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan
• leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level