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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 Community College (SCC) is a beautiful campus located in the inland Pacific Northwest, on the ancestral home of the Spokane Tribe, near the Spokane River. Our campus is not far from the urban center of Spokane, a mid-sized city with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors. See our website for more information about living and working in Spokane.

SCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS). Serving about 15,000 students, SCC endeavors to be an educational leader and a responsive partner with the community and region, offering access to relevant programs of the highest quality. We offer state-of-the-art career technical programs (approximately 50% of total enrollment) as well as liberal arts/transfer programs (about 25%) and basic education for adults (about 25%), In addition to serving the urban and suburban population in greater Spokane, CCS provides educational services to rural communities throughout a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington. This region includes all of Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties as well as portions of Lincoln County.

SCCs mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities.

Please be aware that this recruitment closes at 4:00 p.m. PST. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Spokane Community College is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of American Sign Language Faculty Instructor in the SCC English/Foreign Studies Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, transfer-level classes in the discipline of American Sign Language; Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include beginner and intermediate American Sign Language courses delivered by a variety of instructional modalities to include in-person, hybrid, online, and FLEX;
• Provides availability and accessibility to students for the purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or 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;
• Applies best practices in equitable pedagogy and supports initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
• 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;
• Works collaboratively, respectfully, and professionally with students, colleagues, and administrators;
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned;
• Any additional duties or responsibilities specific to this position
• In addition, faculty may:
  • Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise.
  • Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students as needed. 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.
  • Advise student clubs or associations. Any other duty within the department that is rotational, optional, or might be assigned in future.

COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Bachelors degree in American Sign Language (ASL or closely related field (Examples may include, but are not limited to: Education, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Interpreting, Foreign Languages) AND an earned Masters Degree in any field from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching beginner and intermediate American Sign Language.
• Native or near-native fluency in ASL as demonstrated by education and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to Deaf culture and community involvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally inclusive pedagogy and practices for students from historically underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and continuous professional development and classroom innovation.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and with other faculty, staff, and administration.
• Promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
• Support the role that community colleges serve in higher education, and specifically the mission, values, goals and objectives of the Community Colleges of Spokane.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated commitment to curriculum design, program development/review, or other department initiatives within an organization.
• Coursework in linguistic studies.
• Experience equivalent to two or more academic years of teaching.
• Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face and online.
• Commitment to continuous development of language skills and cultural awareness, integration with Deaf communities, and professional development.

CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a full-time, non-tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $64,303 - $ 98,735/ year. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $98,735, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.

Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between CCS and the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Anticipated date of employment is September 16, 2024.

TOTAL COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS: $81,037 - $118,544.

Total compensation is an estimate based upon adding the following amounts together:

• Base compensation, plus
• Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus
  • Click here for a full list of benefits.
• Median retirement fund contributions.

The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

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 Community Colleges of Spokane maintains 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 applicants 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.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on April 22, 2024. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

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

• CCS online application. *
• Cover letter addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position. *
• Resume. *
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. *
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.

NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission.

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu

Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access and Title IX or ADA to:

Amy McCoy | Chief Compliance Officer
Title IX and ADA Coordinator
Community Colleges of Spokane
2917 W. Whistalks Way, MS 3027
Spokane, WA. 99224-5288
ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu
509-279-6012

Direct all inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to:

Greg Stevens | Chief Strategy and Administration Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040

Native Land Acknowledgement

We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe and Nez Perce Tribe.

We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all Indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA, and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.