Adjunct Communication Studies Instructor; s

Position: Adjunct Communication Studies Instructor(s)
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.

Salary:

$920 per Instructional Unit

Up to 10 IU's/Quarter

Yakima Valley College seeks innovative Part-Time Communication Studies Instructors committed to community college students and their success.  This position is part-time, non-tenure track.

Reporting to the Dean - Arts and Sciences, the Communication Studies Instructor will 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.  

JOB PROFILE:

* Provide instruction in a variety of communication courses including Public Speaking, Fundamentals of Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication and Intercultural Communication.

* Participation in college-wide registration and advising.

* Consultation with students outside of class through daily office hours.

* Preparation of course instruction, course and curriculum planning.

* Participation in departmental and college curriculum planning and assessment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Earned Master's degree in Speech Communication, Communication or Communication Studies, or equivalent from an accredited institution.

* Demonstrated successful teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* A broad range of graduate-level coursework, for example: speech communication, feature writing, mass media, journalism, interpersonal communication or intercultural communication.

* College level teaching experience, preferably community college.

* Experience or interest in using a variety of student-centered instructional and assessment techniques (e.g., portfolio, collaborative teaching and learning, interdisciplinary partnerships, computer-assisted instruction, instructional technology).

* Experience or interest in curriculum development, assessment, and outcomes-based learning.

* Successful experience advising students, developing course materials and schedules.

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:

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.

Supplemental Information:

Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test.

Candidates will 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 based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability,…