Sociology Instructor - Adjunct - Pullman, WA

Spokane Colleges; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 57,928 - 123,267; Part time

Job summary

Spokane Colleges is inviting applications for the position of Sociology Instructor - Adjunct at Spokane Falls Community College. The instructor will prepare and teach lower-division sociology courses either online or in-person. This part-time position offers a salary ranging from $42.05 to $89.48 per hour based on the assigned workload.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teaching and communication skills, commit to supporting diversity, and provide academic consultations to students.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sociology and ability to teach lower-division courses.
• Proficiency in online instruction as well as in-person teaching.
• Ability to offer academic consulting and support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and instruct sociology courses online or in-person.
• Provide academic support to students via office hours and email.
• Establish clear grading criteria and evaluate student progress.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Commitment to diversity

Education

Master's degree in Sociology or related field

Job description

Sociology Instructor - Adjunct - Pullman, WA

Spokane Falls Community College is seeking qualified candidates for consideration of employment as Sociology Adjunct Instructor in the Social Science, Business, and Human Services (SSBHS) division.

This is an adjunct (part-time) position. Compensation will be pro‑rated according to the amount of workload assigned.

Starting salary is $42.05 - $89.48 per hour based on workload category.

Open continuous.

Spokane Colleges reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice.

Academic employees are represented by the Association of Higher Education (AHE); membership is optional.

Location

• SFCC Pullman Campus, Pullman, Washington
• Department: Social Science

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares for and instructs lower‑division sociology courses online or on‑ground.
• Provides availability and accessibility to students for academic consulting and support through office hours, email, or other effective means.
• Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria, develops course syllabi, handouts, and instructional materials, evaluates student progress, and provides timely feedback.
• Demonstrates commitment to advancing diversity, promoting equity, and preparing students to live responsibly in an increasingly global civilization.