Biology Instructor - Non-Tenure Track - Spokane Community College

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Science

Salary Information: This is a full-time, annualized (non-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 upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college 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 provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Colleges and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

About Us 

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 accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 10/29/2025. 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.

About the Biology Instructor - Non-Tenure Track - Spokane Community College

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, transfer-level classes in the disciplines of Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Typical assignments will include General Biology and Human A&P, but could also include, but not be limited to, Cellular Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, and/or Plant Biology.
• Assignment may include weekday, evening, online and/or hybrid courses in addition to fully in-person classes;
• Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not be limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback;
• Provides availability and accessibility 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;
• Creates a teaching, learning and working environment that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Faculty may advise student clubs or associations and/or work with students on research projects;
• Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position;
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities;
• Works collaboratively with classified staff and faculty within the division.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions;
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements;
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS

• An earned Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related Life Sciences discipline from an accredited institution.
• Relevant graduate-level coursework in mammalian physiology, anatomy, cell biology, microbiology, ecology, and/or molecular biology.
• Previous experience in wet labs as an instructor, coordinator, or in a research capacity. This may include work in clinical or medical laboratories.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution and the community/technical college system.
• Experience working with diverse individuals to include: historically underrepresented, nontraditional, economically disadvantaged, first-generation, and/or people with disabilities.
• Experience working as a contributing member of a team.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching face to face, online, and /or hybrid science courses.
• Previous experience in a modern teaching environment, including demonstrated use of techn