Mathematics Instructor- Grandview

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Yakima Valley College

Location: Grandview, Washington
Category: Mathematics
Date Posted: March 26, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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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 based at the Grandview Campus. It is full-time, special faculty (non-tenure track) position with an anticipated start date of September 2024.

YVC is 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.

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

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 Colleges Guided Pathways model
Participate in assessment of institutional and program learning outcomes.
Serve on departmental, institutional and/or community committees.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Earned Masters degree from an 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:

Successful college teaching experience, preferably community college
Experience and interest in serving underrepresented students or communities (e.g. Latinx, indigenous and other students of color, LGBTQ+, first generation)
Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and life-long learning
Background in teaching all levels of mathematics, from developmental to transfer level Calculus, including Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Statistics
Experience or interest in teaching within a co-requisite math support model.
Experience or interest in using a variety of student-centered instructional and assessment techniques.
Experience or interest in curriculum development, assessment, and outcomes-based learning.
Successful experience advising students and developing course materials.
Experience or interest in teaching in a variety of different modalities (night classes, hybrid classes, online classes)

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 YVCs Guided Pathways model.
Serve on institutional and community committees, including advisory and K-12 partnership committees.

Supplemental Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

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. There are two statements to which you will have to respond. The statements are found in the supplemental question area of the application.

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)

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.

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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