Computer Information Systems Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

14h • $77,027 - $108,630

About The Position

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. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 04/09/2026. 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. Anticipated date of employment is September 17, 2026. DUTIES AND REPONSIBILTIES Prepare for and instruct, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, classes in the disciplines of Cloud Computing and Software Development. Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include web development (HTML, CSS, Responsive Website Design), Programming (JavaScript, React, PHP/Laravel, Python), AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Cloud Architecting, and AWS CloudOps Engineer. Provide 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. Communicate expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides 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. Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. 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. Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan. In addition, faculty may: Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise. Of particular interest are DevOps and Computer Networking. Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students. Responsible for ensuring assigned staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards. Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly. Advise student clubs or associations. Participate in program accreditation activities.

Requirements

• An earned bachelor’s degree in software development, computer technology, computer science, computer information systems or related field from an accredited institution OR an earned associate’s degree and four or more years’ experience in the software development or cloud computing field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and Web Programming.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AWS Cloud Architecture.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to keep abreast of new and emerging technologies.
• provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• An earned master’s degree in software development, computer technology, computer science, computer information technology or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Recent teaching or corporate training experience.
• Recent business/industry experience in cloud computing, software development, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Cloud Computing technologies using AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Frontend (React, Angular or Vue) or Backend development (Node.js, PHP, ASP.NET, Ruby, or Go).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Full Stack development – JavaScript Frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and server-side technologies (Node.js, PHP, ASP.NET, Ruby, or Go)
• An understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Experience with design, instruction, quality assurance, and assessment in an online learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and instruct, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, classes in the disciplines of Cloud Computing and Software Development.
• Provide availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support
• Communicate expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means
• 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.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• 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.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan.
• Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise. Of particular interest are DevOps and Computer Networking.
• Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students.
• Responsible for ensuring assigned staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards.
• Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly.
• Advise student clubs or associations.
• Participate in program accreditation activities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level