Humanities Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Social Sciences/Humanities

Open continuous. 

Starting salary for this position is: $43.15 to $91.81 per hour based on workload category.

This is 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 of Higher Education (AHE), which is affiliated with NEA and WEA. Membership is optional.

This position is part of an open continuous recruitment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed as departmental needs arise. Submission of an application does not indicate an immediate hiring opportunity.

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.

First review of applications will occur on 04/25/2026, interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

• →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.

• 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.

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 applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

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.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu. 

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment. We comply with applicable federal and state civil rights laws, and prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in programs, activities, and employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, service-animal use, or other legally protected status.

To report a concern or ask about Title IX or access, contact Frederick Davis, Chief Human Resource Officer / Title IX Coordinator, at ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu or 509-434-5037.

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