Adjunct Geology 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. 

Salary:
$920 per Instructional Unit
Up to 10 IU's/Quarter

Yakima Valley College seeks innovative adjunct Geology 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 Geology Instructors 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:

• The primary responsibility of this position is to survey courses in Geology, which are included on the Natural Science Distribution list for the college transfer degree.
• Additional responsibilities include a commitment to systematic classroom/department/college assessment and improvement, preparation of class materials, course and curriculum planning, and availability for student consultation outside of class on a daily basis.
• Other responsibilities include maintenance of high expectations for students, 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, and demonstration of student-centered values consistent with the community college philosophy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Geology
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching Geology Courses.
• Experience and/or evidence of willingness to work in a participatory collegiate community college population (e.g. committees, college activities).
• Experience using a variety of classroom methodologies (e.g. assessment, collaborative learning classroom technologies, interactive teaching).
• Commitment to the community college philosophy and life-long learning.
• Evidence of sensitivity to understanding the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

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 : $1,920,960