Meatcutter Apprenticeship Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Apprenticeship/Journeyman

Compensation: The instructor will be paid a range of $49.25 and $52.12 per hour for a maximum of 132 hours per quarter. Hourly rate to be determined by Spokane Community College. 

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 

Meatcutter Apprenticeship Instructors teach aspiring Meatcutters within the Washington State Meatcutters and Fishmongers Program (https://www.wetrainwa.org/meatcutter-apprenticeship)

The Washington State Meatcutters and Fishmongers Program is a partnership between UFCW Local 3000, the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries, retail meat and grocery employers, and local community colleges. This program is administered by WeTrain Washington.

The goal of the Washington State Meatcutters and Fishmongers Program is to share industry knowledge, skills, and techniques to develop apprentices into highly skilled journey Meatcutters. The Meatcutters Apprenticeship is a two-year program.

The program runs from September-June over three academic quarters based on the college calendar – no teaching during the summer months. Instructors average about four hours of in-person instruction per week.

Classes will begin for the fall quarter on September 8, 2026. All classes take place between 5:30pm and 9:30pm.

First review of applications will occur on 08/03/2026, interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

About the Meatcutter Apprenticeship Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

JOB SUMMARY

Meatcutter Apprentice Instructors Report to the Apprenticeship Committee and Spokane Community College.

Instructors are expected to provide the following to Apprentice Meatcutters:

• Teach up to 288 hours of Related Supplemental Instruction (each of the two years of the program has144 hours of RSI)- in-class and cutting instruction
• Homework Assignments
• Oral & Written Quarterly Reports and Presentations
• Support apprentice reporting of 4000 hours of On-the-Job hours (each of the two years of the program aligns with 2000 hours of OJT)

At the time of graduation, Meatcutter apprentices will receive a Certificate of Completion from the State of Washington, a certificate of completion from Spokane Community College, and an engraved knife with the year of graduation.

All graduated students will be entered into the L&I website for reference by potential employers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified and/or Licensed Journey Meatcutter
• Minimum of three years of experience in the industry
• Deep understanding of the products, production, and sale of fresh meats in the retail grocery industry
• Expertise in the use of a variety of knives and meat processing equipment; safe handling of this equipment
• Knowledge of food and personal safety
• Complete industry-standard knowledge of primal and retail cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry
• Being a life-long learner open to continuous improvement as an educator and Meatcutter
• A familiarity with and/or willingness to learn technologies associated with instruction and program administration
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the development of the meat cutting workforce
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A passion for teaching and familiarity with best practices of adult education
• Comfort enhancing curriculum with real life experience that engages apprentices in every aspect of this skilled trade
• Familiarity with the on-the-job training that apprentices receive at a variety of employers including Fred Meyers, Albertsons, Safeway, and QFC.
• Familiarity with UFCW 3000 collective bargaining agreements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

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

Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full-time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only). Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA 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:

• Cover letter explaining how your background and experience fit the program and position requirements.
• Resume.
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
• All Meatcutter Instructor applications will be reviewed by both the Spokane Community College and the Washington State Meatcutters and Fishmongers Apprenticeship Committee prior to approval.

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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Spokane Colleges complies with applicable federal and state civil rights 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, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Washington state nondiscrimination laws.

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