Are you passionate about increasing student success in Philosophy? 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 in general education courses? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining the faculty ranks at Yakima Valley College (YVC), a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. We are an innovative and equity-focused college, dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

Yakima Valley College is one of the oldest community colleges in the state of Washington. Founded in 1928, the college has a long tradition of quality in teaching and in its commitment to students.

Our Mission Statement:

YVC enriches and enhances individuals and communities by delivering accessible, student-centered education. YVC addresses the needs of our diverse communities by providing learning opportunities in basic literacy; academic, professional, and technical education; and lifelong learning.

Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative Philosophy Instructor, who is active and accomplished in his or her 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 date of September 2023.

Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Philosophy Instructor will demonstrate they have actively experimented with 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 Arts and Sciences Division.

YVC offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, encourages cooperative learning and use of technologies in the classroom and for

e-learning. All faculty are engaged in the assessment of college goals and purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Philosophy
• Successful demonstrated teaching experience in a Philosophy program
• Commitment to the community college philosophy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Professional Ethics or Business Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, and Critical Thinking.
• Experience leading efforts to increase student success in Philosophy, including closing achievement gaps between demographic groups
• Demonstrated ability to adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to the student population at Yakima Valley College.
• Experience with educational technologies.
• Experience developing curriculum

JOB PROFILE:

• The primary responsibility of the instructor shall be to teach Phil 315: Professional Ethics, Phil 112 and Phil 212: Healthcare Ethics, and Phil& 115: Critical Thinking for Education majors. Evening and weekend classes may be required
• Impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of Philosophy.
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including learning communities and other interdisciplinary approaches
• Teach course offerings in a variety of delivery modes as required by the district. This may include online classes, hybrid classes, and classes delivered via interactive television (ITV)
• Participation in college-wide registration and advising. Service to the district as needed
• Availability for student consultation outside of class on a daily basis while holding a full-time faculty appointment
• Use educational technologies effectively
• Place primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery and evaluation of courses
• Address a variety of learning styles, course materials and assessments of student learning
• Participate in assessment of both student learning and program effectiveness
• Communicate effectively in a multicultural setting with students, faculty colleagues, staff, and administrators

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

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 teaching demonstration.

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 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.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.