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Physical Education Instructor - Adjunct - Pullman, WA

Position Number: 6691626
Location: Spokane, WA
Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

Physical Education Instructor - Adjunct - Pullman, WA

Community Colleges of Spokane

Location: SFCC Pullman Campus Pullman

Department: SFCC Physical Education

Open continuous.

Starting salary for this position is: $40.83 - $86.87 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.
About Us

Spokane Falls Community College is seeking qualified candidates for employment as a Physical Education Adjunct Instructor. 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.

We seek applications for an adjunct (part-time) teaching position for the following section in the winter quarter of 2026:

Crosstraining, PE& 187/287, January 5 - March 25, 2026: MW, 1:10 PM-2:00 PM., in-person sessions at the Spokane Colleges Pullman Center.

Compensation for the course is approximately $1,968.00. Continued teaching opportunities are expected in the school year 2026-27.

Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, since the screening committee will begin reviewing applications on 11/10/2025, submissions are encouraged prior to that time.
About the Physical Education Instructor - Adjunct - Pullman, WA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, transfer-level classes in the discipline of Physical Education; Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include: Health and Wellness, First Aid/CPR, Diversity in Sport, Nutrition for Fitness, Swimming, Weight Training, Fitness Lab, and various P.E activity classes.
Provides availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility, and other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
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; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback;
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;
Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes;
Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned;
In addition, faculty may: Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise. Of particular interest are Personal Training and Stress Management.
Responsible for ensuring assigned staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards. Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly.

MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS

An earned Master's degree in Physical Education or related field from an accredited institution with emphasis and concentration in the teaching areas outlined above.
Previous experience equivalent to one full academic year of teaching.
First Aid/CPR instructor Certifications through the American Heart Association and the National Safety Council.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience equivalent to five full academic years of teaching in the areas outlined above.
Experience working in a college level program where Physical Education, Health Education, Wellness activities, Intramural activities, and Intercollegiate Athletics are integrated.

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.
Benefits Information

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

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Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

Complete the Spokane Colleges online application
Letter of interest
Resume or curriculum vitae
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.

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Frederick Davis, MA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040 / ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.ccs.spokane.edu/jobs/physical-education-instructor-adjunct-pullman-wa-pullman-washington-united-states