Adjunct Psychology Instructors

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.

We invite you to consider joining Yakima Valley College (YVC), an innovative and equity-focused designated Hispanic-serving institution that is committed to the pursuit of equitable student learning outcomes for its diverse students.

Salary

$920 per Instructional Unit

Up to 10 IU's/Quarter

Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative adjunct Psychology Instructor, who is active and accomplished in his or her discipline, who has a record of successful teaching or related experience, and who is committed to community college students and their success. This position is part-time, non-tenure track.

Reporting to the Dean - Arts and Sciences, the adjunct Psychology 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.

YVC offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, encourages cooperative learning and use of technologies in the classroom and for e-learning. All faculty are engaged in the assessment of college goals and purposes.

JOB PROFILE:

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach courses in Psychology, as needed.

* Participation in college-wide registration and advising, a commitment to systematic classroom/department/college assessment and improvement

* Preparation of class materials, course and curriculum planning

* Availability for student consultation outside of class on a daily basis

* Maintenance of high expectations for students

* Participation in campus-wide committees

* Ordering textbooks and audiovisual materials

* Assessment and evaluation of individual student progress

* Maintenance of student records

* Referring students to other appropriate college staff as necessary

* Demonstration of student-centered values consistent with the community college philosophy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Earned Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or closely related field

* Successful completion of significant coursework in psychology

* Successful demonstrated teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience teaching at the college level, preferably at the community college level

* Experience or interest in teaching populations diverse in age, culture, and ethnicity

* Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and life-long learning

* Experience or interest in using a variety of classroom methodologies and modalities (e.g. assessment, collaborative learning, interactive teaching, e-learning, learning communities)

* Experience and/or evidence of willingness to work as part of the college community (e.g. committees, college activities)

* Experience or interest in curriculum development and assessment

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.

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