Faculty Counselor - Non Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Counseling

Starting salary for this position is: This is a full-time, annualized (non-tenure track) position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $73,945 - $112,454 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $112,454, 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).

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 12/07/2026. 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.

• →Provides personal, academic and career counseling for individual students from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds. 
• →Supports student academic success as a generalist counselor through academic advising, supportive counseling, educational planning, clarification of educational, career and life goals         
• →Has the opportunity to develop and instruct courses in college orientation/success and career planning utilizing appropriate pedagogy and technology that facilitates student learning and success.  
• →Supports student retention and success through relationship building and problem solving. Provides crisis assessment when appropriate and/or refers to outside resources when needed. May provide short-term supportive counseling and/or psycho-education as needed. 
• →Serves as liaison between the counseling department and instructional faculty. Also, liaisons with program Advisory Committees and transfer institutions when appropriate. Attends division, department, general faculty meetings, district meetings, and in-service training; serves on district or college councils or committees and performs other activities within the scope of the position. 
• →Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities. 
• →Models professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. 
• →Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes, and collective bargaining agreements. 
• →Support and advance the Spokane College's strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. 
• →In addition, counselors may: 
  • →Advise student clubs or associations. 
  • →Participate in student recruitment activities.
  • →Direct the work of work-study students. 

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education/Professional School Counseling or a related field from an accredited institution. 
• Previous experience in academic advising, counseling, career guidance and/or vocational counseling. 
• Ability to connect, support, build trust and maintain relationships with a diverse range of students with different communication and support needs.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with application laws, regulations and goals of the institution and community and technical college system.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Proficiency with office software, including Microsoft Office and web-related tools.

• One year or more experience in academic advising and career planning.
• Teaching ability within the classroom, or training facilitation, or success workshops. 
• Experience working with individuals in crisis situations. 
• Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Professional Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist. 
• Understanding of utilizing data-informed best practices. 
• Experience working in higher education. 
• Experience working with diverse individuals including underrepresented, non-traditional, economically disadvantaged, refugees, and/or people with disabilities. 
• Experience in collaborating with outside agencies and organizational colleagues. 
• Proficiency with student information systems and/or student support software.
• Experience or appropriate coursework in assessment, career counseling, crisis intervention, legal and ethical issues in counseling, lifespan development, multicultural counseling, theories of counseling.

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.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
  
• Resume.
  
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
  
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

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. 

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment. We comply with applicable federal and state civil rights laws, and prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in programs, activities, and employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, service-animal use, or other legally protected status.

To report a concern or ask about Title IX or access, contact Frederick Davis, Chief Human Resource Officer / Title IX Coordinator, at ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu or 509-434-5037.

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Dec 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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