Adult Basic Education Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Adult Education

Open Continuous. 

Starting salary for adjuncts is: $40.83 - $86.87 per contract hour based on workload category.  Terms of adjunct contracts include preparing for and meeting classes at scheduled class times and completing required paperwork and trainings.

SCC invites individuals to apply to a talent pool for potential adjunct opportunities. When a hiring need arises for an ABE adjunct position, we review the applicants in the pool and contact selected candidates. If no hiring need is identified, the pool will not be reviewed.

This is a pool for an adjunct (part-time) position. Compensation will be pro-rated according to the amount of workload assigned. Spokane Colleges reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Academic employees are represented by the Association for Higher Education (AHE), which is affiliated with NEA and WEA. Membership is optional.

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 forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

About the Adult Basic Education Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

Spokane Community College (SCC) seeks qualified candidates for adjunct (part-time) Adult Education Instructors. These positions support adult learners in the following programs:

• GED / High School+ 
• English as a Second Language (ESL) 
• Career Transitions
• Skilled Trades Program 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides basic skills instruction to adults in subject areas including reading, writing, and math for college and career readiness;
• Assesses, monitors, and documents student performance and advises students in meeting their educational goals.
• Assignments can include distance education modes of instruction;
• Proctors CASAS and/or other required assessments;
• Maintains student records;
• Completes paperwork required of the (ABE) Division to include: enrollments, WABERS, and attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution combined with relevant teaching experience.
• Ability to use technology for instruction purposes.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to assess adult student learning.
• Experience teaching adults.
• Knowledge of a learning management system such as CANVAS.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. 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. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an a