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Adjunct Spanish Language Instructors

Employer
Yakima Valley College
Location
Yakima, WA

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Description

Salary
$798 per Instructional Unit
Up to 10 IU's/Quarter


Yakima Valley College seeks innovative adjunct Spanish Instructors for the Yakima and and Grandview Campus committed to community college students and their success to teach on the Yakima and Grandview Campus. This position is part-time, non-tenured track.

Reporting to the Dean – Arts and Sciences, the adjunct Spanish Instructor will have strong Spanish Language credentials, 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. To the extent reasonably possible, the adjunct Spanish Instructor shall keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.Essential Tasks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Master's degree in Spanish
  2. Demonstrated successful teaching experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MA degree in the teaching of Spanish (pedagogy) rather than Spanish literature
  • Experience teaching Spanish Language at a high school, community college, or university
  • Preference will be given to those having experience living in a Spanish speaking country for a minimum of one year
  • Current formal education in teaching, and current training provided at seminars, workshops, or in-service training sessions
  • Experience developing Spanish curriculum and monitoring Spanish student progress
  • Native or near-native Spanish fluency
  • Familiar with modern trend and issues in foreign language teaching methodology
  • Experience working with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse populations
  • Ability to articulate commitment to the community college philosophy
Qualifications

JOB PROFILE:

  • The primary responsibility of the instructor shall be to teach Spanish language classes and develop departmental curriculum and course materials
  • Participation in college-wide registration and advising
  • Adequate preparation for course instruction and effective and full use of the designated class meeting time
  • Availability for student consultation outside of class on a daily basis while holding a full-time faculty appointment
  • Skilled in outcomes assessment of student learning and program effectiveness.
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability for written and oral communication in the classroom and with other professionals
Supplemental Information

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position you MUST submit a complete YVC online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIREDattachments:

  • 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 the time of hire
  • Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications

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.

Employment 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.

Due to an emergency proclamation by the Governor, all employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Employees may request a medical or religious accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department at 509-574-4670.

"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility 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 of 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. Click here for the full non-discrimination statement.

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.

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