Adjunct Spanish Language Instructors

Spanish Instructors

Yakima Valley College seeks innovative adjunct Spanish Instructors for the Yakima and Grandview Campus committed to community college students and their success to teach on the Yakima and Grandview Campus. This position is part-time, non-tenured track.

Reporting to the Dean – Arts and Sciences, the adjunct Spanish Instructor will have strong Spanish Language credentials, be culturally competent with commitment and expertise in working with diverse populations, utilize appropriate technology in the classroom, and have a record as a successful teacher demonstrating strong promise as a contributing member of the Arts and Sciences Division.

We value opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, find ways to utilize cooperative learning, and are utilizing various technologies in the classroom and for distance delivery of instruction. All faculty are engaged in the assessment of college goals and purposes. To the extent reasonably possible, the adjunct Spanish Instructor shall keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

• The primary responsibility of the instructor shall be to teach Spanish language classes and develop departmental curriculum and course materials
• Participation in college-wide registration and advising
• Adequate preparation for course instruction and effective and full use of the designated class meeting time
• Availability for student consultation outside of class on a daily basis while holding a full-time faculty appointment
• Skilled in outcomes assessment of student learning and program effectiveness.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for effectively working and interacting with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural setting
• Demonstrated ability for written and oral communication in the classroom and with other professionals

• Master's degree in Spanish
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA degree in the teaching of Spanish (pedagogy) rather than Spanish literature
• Experience teaching Spanish Language at a high school, community college, or university
• Preference will be given to those having experience living in a Spanish speaking country for a minimum of one year
• Current formal education in teaching, and current training provided at seminars, workshops, or in-service training sessions
• Experience developing Spanish curriculum and monitoring Spanish student progress
• Native or near-native Spanish fluency
• Familiar with modern trend and issues in foreign language teaching methodology
• Experience working with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse populations
• Ability to articulate commitment to the community college philosophy

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)
• A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)
• Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)
• 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
• Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.
• 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:

Failure 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.