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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE Anthropology Instructor - Adjunct - Pullman Campus in SPOKANE, Washington
Job Title: Anthropology Instructor - Adjunct - Pullman Campus Location: Spokane, WA Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Department: SFCC Social Sciences Closing: Continuous Salary: $38.58 - $82.08 Hourly
*Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement *
CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.
Spokane Falls Community College is seeking qualified candidates for consideration for employment as an Anthropology 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 hybrid (blended) section in the fall quarter:
- Survey of Anthropology, ANTH& 100, September 20 -- December 15: TuTh, 12:05-1:20 pm, in-person lecture, plus 90-minute, asynchronous online instruction.
- Archaeology, ANTH& 204, September 20 -- December 15: TuTh, 1:30-2:45 pm pm, in-person lecture, plus 90-minute, asynchronous online instruction.
Continued openings in anthropology are expected for the spring quarter, April 1 -- June 18, 2025. Compensation for one course was $4,514.66 (gross) in 2023-24 and is expected to be slightly higher in 2024-25.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare for and instruct college-level courses in Anthropology in face-to-face, hybrid or online formats based on need of the department.
- Communicate expectations and establish 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.
- Provide availability and accessibility to students through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail, and other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
- Provide timely feedback and support to students.
- Maintain accurate records for course grades.
- May participate in department and general faculty meetings whenever germane.
- Maintain professional standards in interactions with the college community.
- Comply with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follow established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, student safety and health issues, and related administrative processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MA/MS in Anthropology.
Prior teaching experience in Anthropology within higher education.
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 so