What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Chemistry 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.
Salary:
$920 Per Instructional Unit
Up to 10 IU's/Quarter
Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative adjunct Chemistry 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 adjunct Chemistry 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.
- Teach the 3-quarter General Chemistry sequence for science majors.
- Teach Introductory Chemistry.
- Teach 1-quarter general chemistry for nursing, agriculture, dental hygiene, et al. students.
- Effectively advise students considering a major in physical science or a medical field.
- Maintain current knowledge of academic opportunities, transfer pathways and agreements in the field of science in order to accurately advise students.
- Help students effectively use computers to study Chemistry and collect, analyze, and report laboratory data.
- Use effective classroom methodologies to teach to a variety of students.
- Participate in outcomes assessment of student learning and program effectiveness.
- Effectively interact with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and ability.
- Place primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses.
- Use 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.
- Demonstrate the ability to use written and oral communication in the classroom and with other professionals.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the mission and values of community college education.
- Earned Master's degree in Chemistry or related field.
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience.
- Community college teaching experience.
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 : $920
