Humanities Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

1d • $42 - $89

About The Position

Spokane Community College is seeking qualified candidates for consideration of employment as a Humanities Adjunct Instructor in the Humanities Division. 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.

Requirements

• An earned Master’s degree in a humanities or related field from an accredited institution.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written English in a classroom and with other professionals.
• Working/interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Person hired 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.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
• To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: Letter of interest. Resume or curriculum vitae. Statement of teaching philosophy. References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in a humanities or related discipline
• 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 cultural studies, 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.
• May 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

• Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full-time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only).
• Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter.
• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan; leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.
• Public Employees Benefits Board Additional benefits information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees