Adjunct Teacher Education Instructor

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:

* Teacher Residency 1

* Teacher Residency 2

* Health and Fitness

* 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.

* Prepare and teach 300/400 level courses as assigned within the Teacher Education program in person, hybrid and/or online as assigned.

* Update BAS-TE curriculum as required by the institution or industry trends.

* Collaborate with department team members.

* Maintain currency in the field of study.

* Be well versed in educational theory and practice.

* Be responsive to students with regard to assessments and communications.

* Meet college deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Earned master's degree in education from an accredited college or university.

* Three years of certificated teaching experience.

* Experience developing curriculum.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience in elementary education.

* Experience teaching at the community college level.

* Experience teaching education courses.

* Knowledge of critical theory.

* Ability to communicate knowledge and skills in both oral and written forms to students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, education, and cultural backgrounds.

ABILITY TO:

* Teach in person, on site at the Yakima or Grandview campus and hybrid or online as assigned.

* Create and update curriculum for specified course content in Teaching Education - Elementary Education (K-8).

* Utilize technology effectively to enhance student learning.

* Work effectively with supervisors, colleagues, staff, and students as part of an education team.

* Complete grading and respond to students in a timely manner.

* Be student centered and focused on creating an environment conducive to meeting their learning needs.

* Continually upgrade knowledge and skills in order to maintain relevant curriculum.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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:

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…