Posted: Feb 25, 2026

Accounting Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane Colleges - Spokane, WA

Application Deadline: N/A

Spokane Colleges

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Business

This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $77,027 - $108,630 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $108,630, 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 Spokane Colleges and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).
About Us

Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time tenure track instructional position in Accounting.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact by preparing students for careers in business and accounting. The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach in a variety of instructional https://sfcc.spokane.edu/What-to-Study/Ways-to-Take-Classes, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats, and be available to teach evening courses as needed. A consistent and active presence on campus is essential to support student success and to foster meaningful collaboration with departmental colleagues. The instructor is expected to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to curriculum development, program improvement, and shared departmental goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to educate and motivate students in an engaging and inclusive manner and will have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and academic skills.

At Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), we are passionate about empowering students through education that transforms lives and expands opportunities. Our Business Department is a collaborative team with a strong regional reputation for providing high-quality, comprehensive education.

Our mission is to close equity gaps by offering an inclusive and supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their career goals. Guided by equity-minded practices, we prepare students to excel in a rapidly changing global economy. We advance our mission through https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/student-success-center/guided-pathways, whereby all students engage their passions through applied learning and discover their personalized path to achieve their educational goals.

SFCC 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. More information about living and working in Spokane is available at:

https://greaterspokane.org/relocation-guide

https://www.spokaneteachinghealth.org/life-in-spokane/

SFCC serves over 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs. SFCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Spokane Colleges. In addition to serving the urban and suburban population in greater Spokane, including students from Fairchild Airforce Base, Spokane Colleges provides educational services to rural communities throughout our 12,302 square-mile region in Eastern Washington, including students from the Spokane and other Eastern Washington tribes.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 04/9/2026. 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.
About the Accounting Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Falls Community College

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and instruct courses in Accounting through in-person, online, hybrid, and other modalities, as appropriate to program needs. Courses assigned may include (but not limited to):

• Financial Accounting (Beginning through Intermediate)
• Managerial Accounting
• Federal Taxation
• Audit & Assurance

• Be available and accessible 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 or other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
• Work collaboratively, strategically, and respectfully with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.
• Be committed to advancing diversity, promoting equity, and preparing students to live responsibly in an increasingly global civilization.
• Utilize evidence based instructional practices in the developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process.
• Communicate expectations and establish clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, including but not limited to evaluating student progress and providing clear, timely feedback.
• Participate 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.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the community college mission and values and how SFCC advances them.
• 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, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan.
• In addition, faculty may:

• Work evenings, alternative schedules, summer or at alternative work locations consistent with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Advise student clubs or associations.
• Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise.
• Advocate for Accounting and/or the Business department on campus and in the community.
• Be committed to serving, advising, and mentoring a socially and culturally diverse student population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned master's degree in business or related field from an accredited institution.
• Current or former CPA licensure OR completion of at least 45 college quarter credits (or the semester equivalent) in accounting-designated coursework from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience teaching college-level accounting or related subjects equivalent to one academic year.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following competencies are not necessary for application, but having one or more of these could increase a candidate's success:

• Two or more years of full-time equivalent experience teaching college-level Accounting.
• Two or more years' full-time equivalent work experience in Accounting or business.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and/or ability with various modalities (online, on ground, hybrid, etc.).
• Evidence of instructional excellence in both onsite and online courses. Acceptable forms of documentation may include student evaluations, peer evaluations, and/or recent supervisory evaluations.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse (racially, ethnically, socioeconomically) and underserved student and stakeholder communities.

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.

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