Music Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Falls Community College

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Music & Recording Arts

Salary Information: This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $71,096 - $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 invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Music program.  

The Music & Recording Arts Department at SFCC is recognized for its dynamic faculty of active professional musicians and educators. It has a strong regional reputation for excellence. The department offers numerous opportunities for performance, scholarly pursuits, and fostering a rich musical environment.   

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.  

Spokane Falls Community College is a beautiful campus alongside the Spokane River, on the ancestral home of the Spokane Tribe, located in the inland Pacific Northwest near the urban center of Spokane, a mid-sized city with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors. Find more information about life in Spokane and request a relocation packet at: https://www.visitspokane.com/about/

SFCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Spokane Colleges. Serving about 6,000 students, SFCC strives to be an educational leader and a responsive partner with the community and region to provide access to relevant programs of the highest quality. We offer a large liberal arts/transfer program (approximately 75% of total enrollment) as well as state-of-the-art professional technical programs (about 25%).

SFCC’s mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities. We advance that mission through Guided Pathways, whereby all students engage their passions through applied learning and discover their personalized path to achieve their educational goals.

(Link to learn more about Guided Pathways: https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/student-success-center/guided-pathways) 

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 04/31/2026. 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 Music Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Falls Community College

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate to develop, produce, and revise an effective music curriculum that meets the needs of students. Prepare course materials and teach in on-ground, hybrid, and online formats.
• Communicate expectations and grading criteria clearly through syllabi, handouts, multimedia resources, and other instructional materials. Evaluate student progress and provide timely, consistent feedback.
• Provide availability and accessibility to students through a combination of scheduled office hours, email communication, LMS messaging, and other timely and responsive methods of support.
• Participate in regular department work including juries, concerts, and faculty recitals.
• Collaborating with other faculty on instrument rentals/checkout.
• Provide continuity in program management and instruction. Participate in annual program review to enhance learning and program outcomes. Assist and mentor adjunct faculty as appropriate.
• Support the success of a socially and culturally diverse student population through equity-minded teaching, advising, and mentoring.
• Participate in district, division, department, and general faculty meetings. Engage in professional development training, curriculum development, academic consulting/advising, workshops, seminars, and committee service within the scope of the position.
• Follow established procedures for grade submission, printing, bookstore orders, office support, and safety and health requirements.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan.
• In addition, faculty may:
  • Advise student clubs or associations.
  • Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise.

MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a music discipline (such as composition, conducting, theory, music education, or performance etc) or in a closely related field.
• Experience teaching music in a classroom setting at any educational level.
• Experience directing instrumental ensembles.

DESIRED QULIFICATIONS

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

• Earned doctoral degree in a music discipline or All But Dissertation status.
• At least one academic year of teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting large instrumental ensembles (orchestra, concert band, or jazz band).
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting small instrumental ensembles (chamber groups or jazz combos).
• Ability to teach private lessons on an instrument.
• Ability to teach and perform on piano in jazz, popular, and classical styles.
• Experience teaching classroom piano.
• Experience teaching all levels of music theory.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic setting.
• Experience working with or teaching digital audio workstation (DAW) or music technology.

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.

Benefits Information

This is an annually contracted (tenure track) position. 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:

• Spokane Colleges online application including supplemental questions  
• Cover letter (1-2 pages maximum) addressing your qualifications as applied to the responsibilities of this position.*  
• Comprehensive resume*    
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references*  
• Undergraduate and graduate college transcript(s) – unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application. Official copies of transcripts must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer*  
• Selected Repertoire List: A brief list of works you have conducted that best represents your conducting experience*
• Rehearsal Approach Statement: A short explanation of your rehearsal philosophy along with one sample strategy that shows how you would plan and lead rehearsals for a mixed community and college ensemble*

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 CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu. 

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
509-434-5040 / ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.