Counselor - Tenure Track

SALARY: See Position Description

OPENING DATE: 03/13/20 

CLOSING DATE: 04/17/20 04:00 PM 

Spokane Community College seeks qualified candidates for consideration of employment in this annually contracted, tenure track position located on the college's main campus.

Spokane Community College offers educational opportunities in college readiness, workforce training, and university transfer that meets the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to student success through active learning, dynamic relationships, and supportive environments.

 

Since 1963, SCC has grown into the most comprehensive community college in Washington, with programs ranging from high school equivalency and basic education to technical/trade and high-demand allied health degrees. SCC operates a main campus and several satellite centers in Spokane, with additional centers in Colville, Newport, Inchelium, Ione, and Republic.

 

This counselor will join a dynamic and committed team of professionals with varying levels of experience at SCC who have long been counted on to contribute to the college's plans around student success and retention. Projects have included mental health counseling, new student "first-year" courses, working with four-colleges on transfer initiatives, and developing proactive academic advising approaches.

This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $54,393 - $57,460 / year. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $81,220, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity. 

Faculty have potential to earn up to $121,561 (average annual salary paid to our 20 highest earning faculty during FY2018/19). FY 2018/19 average annual faculty salary (all faculty) was $76,425. 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 CCS and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

 

TOTAL COMPENSATION:  $70,242 - $73,583. 

Total compensation is an estimate based upon adding the following amounts together:

The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

 

CCS reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Union membership is no longer a condition of employment although this position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Anticipated date of employment is September 17, 2020.

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 Community Colleges of Spokane maintains 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. 

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on April 17, 2020. 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.

NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position.  The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission.