Diesel/Heavy Duty Equipment Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

**Diesel/Heavy Duty Equipment Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College**

**Community Colleges of Spokane**

• Location:** Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane
• Department:** SCC Heavy Equipment
  
  

**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 Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

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

**About the Diesel/Heavy Duty Equipment Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITLITIES**

• Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom, shop, and distance education modes, classes in the discipline of diesel/heavy duty equipment repair and maintenance. Assignments may be at off-campus centers and may also include evening and/or weekend classes.
• Provides availability and accessibility 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.
• Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, including 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.
• 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.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges' strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *
  
  

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

• Three years of full-time work experience in diesel/heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and with other faculty and administration.
  
  

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

• Documented industry/manufacturer specific, specialized, and/or advanced training.
• Teaching experience (could include workshops, seminars, one-on-one mentorship, etc.).
• Maintenance and repair experience in the following areas: Electrical, electronics, drivetrain, diesel engine, heavy equipment hydraulic systems.
• Industry standard certifications.
• Demonstrated involvement with new processes and technology in the field.