Sociology Instructor

Salary: $75,998.00 – $83,956.00 Annually

Location : Grandview, WA

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: 23-045

Division: Arts and Sciences

Opening Date: 09/18/2023

Closing Date: 10/18/2023 11:00 PM Pacific

Description

Are you passionate about increasing student success in Sociology? 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 sociology 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.

Our Mission Statement:

Yakima Valley Community 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.

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.
Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative Sociology Instructor committed to community college students and their success. This position is full-time, non-tenure track on our Grandview campus. 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 Sociology Instructor reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

The successful applicant will demonstrate how these factors underscore a shared responsibility to develop equity-minded practices within an educational environment.

This is a full-time, special faculty (non-tenure track) position on our Grandview campus with an anticipated start date of September 2023.

Essential Tasks
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Earned Master’s degree in Sociology from an accredited college or university
2. Demonstrated successful teaching experience

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to teach in a second social science discipline (especially but not limited to Chicano/a Studies or Ethnic Studies)
2. Teaching experience at the community college level
3. Experience leading efforts to increase student success in Sociology, including closing achievement gaps between demographic groups
4. Demonstrated ability to adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to the student population at Yakima Valley College
5. Experience developing curriculum
6. Experience teaching through multiple modalities and such as online and/or interactive television, learning communities, and other interdisciplinary approaches
7. Knowledge and understanding of assessment practices and methods (including student learning outcomes and program effectiveness)
8. Experience advising students in an academic setting
9. Strong interpersonal communication skills for effectively working and interacting with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, along with the ability to communicate effectively in an educational environment
10. Strong written and oral communication skills in the classroom and with other professionals

Qualifications
JOB PROFILE:

• Teach foundational Sociology classes, as needed by the district.
• Demonstration of student-centered values consistent with the community college philosophy
• 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
• 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

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

Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead todisqualification. 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.
Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test.

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 from 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 Executive Director of Human Resource Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670.

Applicants with the 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

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 ‘ web site. Employees can elect to participate in the Washington State Board Retirement Plan instead, check out the plan vendor at for more information.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the (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.

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Please describe how your previous education, training, and/or professional experience(s) will help create and promote an equitable campus climate at Yakima Valley College?

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