Are you passionate about increasing student success in Information Technology? Do you want to work side by side with colleagues who are leading the national conversation on increasing retention and completion? Can you envision yourself challenging and being challenged to find innovative ways to address persistent achievement gaps? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining the faculty ranks at Yakima Valley College (YVC), an innovative and equity-focused designated Hispanic Serving Institution dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

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

Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative Information Technology Instructor who is active and accomplished in their discipline, who has a record of successful teaching or related experience, and who is committed to community college students and their success. This is a full-time, special faculty (non-tenure track) position, with an anticipated start of September 2021.

Reporting to the Dean of Workforce Education, the Information Technology Instructor will demonstrate they have actively experimented or are professionally interested in interventions and strategies designed to close the achievement gaps for underrepresented students. Additionally, we are seeking a candidate with a record as a successful instructor who demonstrates the strong promise of becoming a contributing member of the Workforce Education Division.

The applicant must be able to develop equity-minded practices within an educational environment.  

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Teach a variety of Information Technology courses including areas, such as network administration, security, programming, and development in a variety of modalities including lecture and lab settings
• Lead efforts to increase student success in Information Technology, including closing achievement gaps between demographic groups
• Build relationships in Information Technology settings that result in high-quality partnerships and co-op/internship placements
• Support and prepare students for employment, build a foundation for transfer to a four-year institution and increase knowledge and skills for those currently employed
• Willingness to teach alternate hours
• Engage in assessment activities to meet the requirements of the College, program, and course-level student evaluation
• Use a variety of teaching methodologies, including technology tools effectively
• Develop/revise departmental curriculum based on changes and updates at state and national levels
• Assist with coordination of departmental programs including awarded grants, State or Federal funding, and/or special projects
• Continually upgrade knowledge and skills in order to maintain relevant curriculum
• Work effectively with supervisors, colleagues, staff, and students as part of an education team
• Instructors are expected to keep up with the pace of rapidly changing technology and teaching methods in the community college system
• Place primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses
• Teach to a variety of learning styles as demonstrated in the development of course materials and assessments of student learning
• Participate in student advising, Guided Pathways advising model, campus committee work, course and curriculum planning, department meetings, and other assigned duties.
• QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Information Technology subject matter in network administration, security, programming, and development
  • Adult teaching and learning models and practices
  • Responsive customer service for a culturally diverse population
  ABILITY TO:
  • Handle confidential information with tact, discretion, and in compliance with FERPA compliance
  • Communicate knowledge and skills in both oral and written form with students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, education, and cultural backgrounds
  • Successfully collaborate with peers
  • Use a variety of technology including Microsoft Office, Video platforms, learning management systems, adobe, etc.
  • Adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to the student population
  • Occasionally travel to various offsite advisory board meetings or other locations as required 
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • An earned Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field from a regionally accredited institution
  • (2) years of IT industry experience in areas such as network administration, security, programming,  development, and/or relevant, current teaching experience in an IT specialization
  • Demonstrated ability to implement curriculum and deliver instruction in multiple modes of instruction (online, hybrid, and face-to-face)
  • Eligibility for professional technical certification in the State of Washington
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Earned Master's degree or Doctorate in Information Technology, Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field from a regionally accredited institution
• (4) years of IT industry experience in areas such as network administration, security, programming, and development
• Experience in student advising and/or career counseling
• Teaching experience at the university or community/technical college level
• Related industry certifications (e.g. CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft )  
• SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:  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).  The search committee should be able to easily “check off” each qualification asked for in the job description. 
  • 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 and required for the fulfillment of the minimum qualifications (when applicable).  The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at the time of hire.
  • Copy of Credentials or license as required for the fulfillment of the minimum qualifications 
  • Supplemental Questions - Your responses should provide examples and timelines in your education/experiences which give evidence of each claim you make (should also be reflected in your application materials). 
  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.  
   
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   Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.
    
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