Are you passionate about increasing student success in mathematics? Do you want to work side by side with colleagues who are leading the conversation on increasing retention and completion? Are you eager to find innovative ways to address persistent equity gaps in mathematics courses? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining the faculty at Yakima Valley College (YVC), a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) that is located on the ancestral homelands and traditional territories of the people of the Yakama Nation.
Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative Mathematics Instructor committed to community college students and their success. This position is full-time, non-tenure track. We are an innovative and equity-focused college, dedicated to helping our students achieve their academic and personal goals. All applicants must be able to exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of YVC students, faculty and staff. The successful applicant will demonstrate how these factors underscore a shared responsibility to develop equity-minded practices within an educational environment. All faculty are engaged in the assessment of college goals and purposes. The Mathematics Instructor reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.
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. ESSENTIAL TASKS:
- Incorporate student-centered teaching methods that support successful learning appropriate to the student population at Yakima Valley College
- Create an equitable environment conducive to meeting students’ learning needs.
- Teach a variety of courses in Mathematics.
- Use current and relevant technologies to support student success.
- Provide student-centered academic advising within Yakima Valley College’s Guided Pathways model.
- Participate in assessment of institutional and program learning outcomes.
- Serve on departmental, institutional, and/or community committees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Mathematics, Math Education, Statistics, or a related field (e.g. Physics, Engineering)
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience in mathematics coursework.
- Experience or clearly stated interest in serving populations diverse in age, culture, and ethnicity.
- Demonstrated ability to implement curriculum and deliver instruction in multiple modes of instruction (online, hybrid, and face-to-face)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:KNOWLEDGE OF:- Knowledge of current and effective pedagogical techniques
ABILITY TO:
- Demonstrate dedication to students by creating an equitable environment conducive to meeting students’ learning needs.
- Teach a variety of courses in Mathematics.
- Demonstrate Commitment to upgrade knowledge and skills in order to maintain relevant curriculum.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for using and learning new technologies to support student success.
- Provide student-centered academic advising within YVC’s Guided Pathways model.
- Serve on institutional and community committees, including advisory and K-12 partnership committees.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:
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:
Candidates may 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)
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