Adjunct Instructor Jobs in Washington

Adjunct Instructor jobs in Washington are consistently active, concentrated in community colleges, four-year universities, and workforce development programs across Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma. Institutions like the University of Washington, Washington State University, and the community college district networks tied to Seattle Colleges and Spokane Community College anchor steady hiring. The most in-demand teaching areas are healthcare and allied health, computer science and data analytics, and business administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerBellevue College
Top cityBellevue, WA
Cities hiring5
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Bellevue College
Cardiac Clinical Coordinator, Adjunct Instructor
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Cardiac Clinical Coordinator, Adjunct Instructor
Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$43.8 - $53.78/hr
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Green River College
English Composition Adjunct Instructor
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Green River College
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English Composition Adjunct Instructor
Green River College
Auburn, Washington
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
$101.95 - $113.93/hr
Master's degree in English
1,001-5,000

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Bellevue College
Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMTech), Adjunct Instructor
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Bellevue College
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Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMTech), Adjunct Instructor
Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$43.8 - $53.78/hr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Adjunct Truck Driving Instructor - CDL Class A
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Adjunct Truck Driving Instructor - CDL Class A
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Colville, Washington
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
On-Site

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Green River College
Accounting Instructor - Adjunct
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Green River College
Added 4mo ago
Accounting Instructor - Adjunct
Green River College
Kent, Washington
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
On-Site
Master's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Adjunct Instructor Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bellevue
2 jobs
Kent
1 job
Auburn
1 job
Colville
1 job
Inchelium
1 job

Adjunct Instructor Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Bellevue College
Bellevue College2 open roles
Green River College
Green River College2 open roles
Community Colleges Of Spokane
Community Colleges Of Spokane1 open role

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct instructor jobs across Washington.

  • Master's degree in the teaching subject area or a closely related field
  • Relevant professional or industry experience in the subject area taught
  • Demonstrated college-level teaching experience or a strong teaching portfolio
  • Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard
  • Ability to teach in-person, hybrid, or fully online course formats
  • Strong communication skills and commitment to student success and equity

Adjunct Instructor Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a adjunct instructor in Washington?

Most adjunct instructor positions in Washington require at minimum a master's degree in the subject area you plan to teach. Community colleges governed by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges typically verify credentials during onboarding and may require official transcripts before your first term. Four-year institutions generally expect a terminal degree for upper-division courses. No state-issued teaching license is required for most post-secondary adjunct roles, though healthcare and trades programs may require a current Washington professional license in that field.

Which companies hire adjunct instructors in Washington?

Employers hiring adjunct instructors in Washington right now include Bellevue College, Green River College, and Community Colleges Of Spokane, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's large public university and community college systems generate the most consistent adjunct openings, supplemented by regional private colleges and employer-sponsored workforce training programs.

Which Washington cities have the most adjunct instructor jobs?

Bellevue, Kent, and Auburn have the most adjunct instructor openings in Washington. Seattle dominates because of the University of Washington, Seattle Colleges' multi-campus district, and a dense concentration of tech and healthcare employers that partner with local institutions, while Spokane and Tacoma benefit from Washington State University campuses and large community college systems that serve sizable regional populations.

Are there remote adjunct instructor jobs in Washington?

Yes, and more than many teaching fields, because online course delivery is well established at Washington's community colleges and universities. About 0% of adjunct instructor openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly institutions have expanded asynchronous and synchronous online sections. Business, writing, computer science, and general education courses tend to carry the highest share of fully remote sections.

How can I get hired as a adjunct instructor in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to Washington's community and technical colleges, which are the most open to hiring instructors whose primary qualification is professional experience rather than a long teaching record. Institutions in the Seattle Colleges and Spokane Colleges systems regularly hire first-time instructors in healthcare, trades, and technology if you hold a current Washington professional license or relevant industry credentials. Building a sample syllabus, gathering a professional reference from a supervisor, and completing a teaching observation or guest lecture at a community college are concrete steps that strengthen an application with no classroom history.

Where can I find and apply to adjunct instructor jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to adjunct instructor jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your subject area and availability, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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