JOB
Our Mission Statement:
As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Yakima Valley College cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.
Yakima Valley College serves all students holistically, supports all students’ learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways.
We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.
Yakima Valley College seeks innovative Adjunct Teacher Education Instructors in the Workforce Education Division. Available positions are part-time, non-tenure track. This posting is hiring for multiple positions. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education (BAS-TE) program is seeking instructors with expertise in elementary education, health and fitness instruction, knowledge of history of education, social studies methods in K-8, as well as supporting students with disabilities, including IEP, 504, and IDEA Act provisions.
Courses Available:
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Teacher Residency 1
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Teacher Residency 2
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Health and Fitness
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Initial Competencies in Social Studies Education
Reporting to the Dean – Workforce Education, the Teacher Education Instructor demonstrates a commitment and expertise in working with diverse populations, utilizes appropriate technology in the classroom, and has a record as a successful teacher demonstrating strong promise as a contributing member of the Workforce Education Division. The Teacher Education Instructor finds ways to utilize cooperative learning and utilizes an applied approach to learning.
SALARY:
$920 per Instructional Unit (IU).
Up to 10 IU's per quarter.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Prepare and teach 300/400 level courses as assigned within the Teacher Education program in person, hybrid and/or online as assigned.
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Update BAS-TE curriculum as required by the institution or industry trends.
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Collaborate with department team members.
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Maintain currency in the field of study.
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Be well versed in educational theory and practice.
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Be responsive to students with regard to assessments and communications.
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Meet college deadlines.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:
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A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)
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A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)
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Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)
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Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire.
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Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.
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Supplemental Question: The college requires a Diversity and Inclusion response as part of its application materials. The statement is found in the supplemental question area of the application. Please respond (NO MORE than two pages in length) in the text box area provided or upload the document to your application as an attachment.
Please note: bFailure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Candidates invited for interviews may be required to complete a skills test.
Candidates may be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.
"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire."
Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Director of Human Resource Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670. Equal Opportunity - Yakima Valley College (yvcc.edu)
Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.yvcc.edu/services/safety-security, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 509.574.4610.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.
All positions are subject to funding.