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Art Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

Position Number: 7061968
Location: Spokane, WA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art

Art Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

Spokane Colleges

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Social Sciences/Humanities

Open continuous.

Starting salary for this position is: $42.05 - $89.48 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 Community College seeks applicants who demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to student success, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills is essential. The college seeks faculty who are subject matter experts and are knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that enhance 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.
About the Art Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

Prepare for and instruct classes in Ceramics as appropriate to program needs, through traditional classroom and studio modalities.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback.
Commit to ongoing professional development and maintain current knowledge in Ceramics.
Commit to the success of a socially and culturally diverse student population through equity-minded teaching, advising, and mentoring.
Utilize equity minded practices in the development of course syllabi, assessments, and materials supporting the instructional process.
Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
Work strategically with diverse colleagues and community members.
Comply 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, safety and health issues, and related processes.

MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS

An earned Bachelor's in a fine arts field with experience in Ceramics.
Demonstrated ability to teach methods including hand building, wheel throwing, and mold making techniques.
Experience with a variety of studio equipment and shop safety procedures, including clay mixing equipment, firing of gas and electric kilns, and atmospheric and alternative firing processes.
Demonstrated commitment to serving a socially and culturally diverse student population.

DESIRED QULIFICATIONS

An earned Master's in a Fine Arts field with experience in Ceramics.
Teaching experience in a community or academic setting.
Knowledge of global, historical, and contemporary practices in ceramics.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to support collaboration in a shared workspace.
Experience in advising and mentoring a diverse student population.

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

Additional benefits information
Required Application Materials

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

Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Portfolio of 10 images of personal artwork
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/art-instructor-adjunct-spokane-community-college-spokane-washington-united-states