Instructor - Sociology jobs in Yakima, WA

Our Mission Statement:

• Demonstration of student-centered values consistent with the student-focused teaching
• Availability for student consultation outside of class
• Development of departmental curriculum  
• Participation in campus-wide committees
• Participation in college-wide registration and advising
• Commitment to systematic classroom, department, and college assessment and improvement

• Earned master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology.
• Successful completion of significant foundational coursework in psychology.
• Clinical experience that includes integration of mental and physical health.
• Successful demonstrated teaching experience.
• Experience or interest in teaching populations diverse in age, culture, and ethnicity.

• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Experience leading efforts to increase student success in Psychology, including closing equity gaps between demographic groups.
• Experience or interest in using a variety of classroom methodologies and modalities (e.g. assessment, collaborative learning, interactive teaching, e-learning, learning communities).
• Demonstrated ability to adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful leaning appropriate to the student population at Yakima Valley College.
• Experience and/or evidence of willingness to work as part of the college community (e.g., committees, college activities).
• Experience or interest in curriculum development and assessment.

• 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

• Research methods
• Learning theory
• Sensation and perception