What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct ABE/ESL Instructor(s) position at Yakima Valley College?
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.
Adjunct ABE/ESL Instructor
Part-Time, Non-Tenure
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Salary:
$920 per Instructional Unit
Up to 10 IU's/Quarter
Yakima Valley College seeks innovative adjunct ABE and ESL Instructors committed to community college students and their success. This position is part-time, non-tenure track.
Reporting to the Dean – College and Career Readiness, the adjunct ABE and ESL Instructors will be accomplished and active in their discipline, committed to participating in a multicultural, interdisciplinary learning environment, and skilled in the technology of learning and research.
The ABE/ESL instructor will possess an educational preparation and professional experience appropriate for this position.
- Plan, implement, and monitor instruction for individuals and groups
- Accurately complete, maintain, and submit student and class records in a timely manner
- Communicate effectively in writing and speaking in English
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the public to create a positive classroom environment
- Use a computer for word processing, instruction and communication with the college
- Comply with all college, state and federal rules, regulations, and laws including but not limited to, those governing student and personnel records
- An earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in an Adult Basic Education field.
- Two years recent synchronous teaching experience (classroom and/or online) in mathematics, Language Arts, or ESL.
- Experience working successfully with students of varied skill levels and diverse backgrounds.
- A graduate degree with significant training in mathematics, reading, English, and/or ESL.
- A clear commitment to community college and adult education philosophies.
- Experience or interest in using a variety of student-centered instructional and assessment techniques.
- Experience or interest in curriculum development and assessment of outcomes-based learning.
- Successful experience advising students, developing course material and schedules.
- A demonstrated commitment in continuing their education through participation in professional development.
- Experience with word processing and educational software using a learning management system to teach online (synchronous or asynchronous) classes.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching and learning environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.
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 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.
Salary : $160,080
