Guitar Instructor Adjunct Spokane Falls Community Colleges

Location : Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department : SFCC Music & Recording Arts

Open Continuous

Starting salary for this position is : $40.83 - $86.87 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 Falls Community College (SFCC) invites applications for an Adjunct Guitar Instructor (Acoustic and Electric) in the Music & Recording Arts Department. This position includes teaching private guitar lessons to credit and non-credit students leading group guitar classes for beginning and intermediate players and preparing students for end-of-quarter juries recitals and transfer auditions. Instruction will take place in SFCCs state-of-the-art Music Building.

We seek applicants with a high degree of professionalism a strong commitment to student success diversity and global awareness and the ability to motivate and educate students in an engaging and supportive manner. The college values faculty who are content experts and who demonstrate knowledge of best practices innovative teaching strategies and instructional technologies that support learning in diverse environments.

We are currently seeking applications for an adjunct (part-time) guitar instructor to teach private guitar lessons; MUSPL 112 / 212 (Acoustic Guitar) and MUSPL 115 / 215 (Electric Guitar) scheduled for Winter Quarter 2026. Each one-credit course meets on campus once per week for a 30-minute individual lesson per student.

There may also be opportunities for additional teaching assignments in Class Guitar (MUSC 182) during Spring and / or Fall Quarters 2026 following the initial Winter Quarter appointment.

Spokane Falls Community College part of Spokane Colleges serves 6000 students with liberal arts / transfer and professional technical programs across a 12302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.

First review of applications will occur on 11 / 14 / 2025 interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

About theGuitar Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community Colleges

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide private guitar instruction (acoustic classical and electric) for credit and non-credit students encompassing a variety of styles and levels
• Prepare for and teach group guitar classes for beginning and intermediate students as needed
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear constructive feedback during lessons and assessments
• Assist students in preparing for end-of-quarter juries recitals ensemble performances and transfer auditions
• Participate in faculty and student recitals as appropriate
• Utilize equity-minded and inclusive practices in course design syllabi and instructional delivery
• Maintain accurate records of attendance grading and student progress in accordance with college policies and deadlines
• Comply with state federal and institutional regulations applicable to instructional and professional duties
• Work collaboratively with faculty staff and community partners to support departmental and institutional goals
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with developments in guitar pedagogy technology and music education
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the 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 :

A sample recording demonstrating the candidates solo performance on acoustic or classical guitar.

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

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

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Key Skills

Client Server,EAM,Environment,Exploration,ABAP,BPO

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 40 - 86