Skilled Trades Preparation Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

1d • $42 - $89 • Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Basic Education Division seeks a qualified adjunct instructor to join our student-centered division committed to educational access, equity, and student success. In partnership with SCC’s Apprenticeship Department, we are looking for an instructor to teach the following content: Construction math Career exploration within the construction trades Application, resume, portfolio development Construction trades soft skills Financial literacy basics Additionally, the instructor will facilitate guest speakers with apprenticeship partners and coordinate external trainings provided by the partners. This position which begins Fall 2026 is an in person teaching assignment, primarily day time, with the option of evening and alternate hours for non-instructional duties as needed. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Teaching experience
• Ability to use technology for instruction purposes
• Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the apprenticeship system
• Experience teaching math to various levels of learners
• Ability to build strong partnerships with apprenticeship programs

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and instructs courses in the disciplines offered within Adult Basic Education, specifically with the Skilled Trades Preparation program.
• Assesses, monitors, and documents student performance and attendance and advises students in meeting their educational goals by evaluating student progress and providing clear and timely feedback
• 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.
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities.
• Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, submitting grades, attendance reporting, BEdA (Basic Education for Adults) reporting, office support, safety and health issues, and related administrative processes.
• Models professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Create lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with the program outcomes.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment for diverse learners including students with various educational backgrounds.
• Participate in program meetings, advisory input, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.

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