Adjunct Spanish Language Instructors Job Listing at Bellevue College in United States of America (Job ID 15694)

Description

About Us  

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.   

Position Summary  

Salary:
$973 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 of 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 Duties  

• 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

Minimum Qualifications  

• Master's degree in Spanish
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience

Desired 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

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 based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Angie Foster, Executive Director Human Resources, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email afoster@yvcc.edu; telephone 509.574.4687.
 
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. 

Skills Task  

01 Required 

The college requires a Diversity and Inclusion response as part of its application materials, which is a response to the following statement. Please respond (NO MORE than two pages in length) in the text box area below or upload the document to your application as an attachment. What personal and professional work have you done, or would you do, to incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive curricula in your work with students? How do these equitable and inclusive practices affect instructor and student roles, and the outcomes of teaching/learning, if the goal is to increase overall student performance?

Benefits  

Yakima Valley College offers a selection of health and retirement plans allowing you to take advantage of the plans that work for you. We also offer paid leave, development and career opportunities, and other compensation benefits. Benefit packages are a key component of our Total Compensation Model.

Insurance Benefits

Yakima Valley College offers medical (including vision), and dental. There are several medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees can elect to participate in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 3 or the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) through TIAA. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees can elect to participate in the Washington State Board Retirement Plan instead, check out the plan vendor at https://www.tiaa.org/public/tcm/sbctc for more information.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Please refer to the Washington State Board for more detailed information.

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