Job Summary

This position is for an equity-focused instructor, passionate about guiding diverse adult learners to achieve their educational and career goals. This instructor will teach classes in all subjects for high school completion through WVC’s HS program using culturally responsive curriculum and instructional practices. Instruction will include all components of language (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to prepare students for direct articulation into college-level classes, multiple subjects of history, science, math, and various other subjects such as fitness, health, art and digital literacy. Additional responsibilities of the position include participation in curriculum development and revision, scheduled office hours, department meetings, continuous improvement efforts (including assessment efforts), college committees and task groups, assessment of learning outcomes, advising of students for degree and career success, assistance with administrative tasks of the department, including responsibilities specific to faculty in basic education for adults (BEdA), and other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to, promote and effectively teach official curricula as determined by the transitional studies and approved by the college.
• Provide learning activities and appropriate evaluation of student progress toward attaining the learning outcomes and abilities set by the department and the college.
• Work successfully with students with academic difficulties to develop college level skills.
• Effectively participate in departmental and college teaching and learning activities.
• Effectively apply quality teaching and learning processes and principles.
• Maintain and submit appropriate individual student records as required.
• Apply electronic informational retrieval (EIR) technologies to effective teaching and learning.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and administration.
• Develop a professional improvement plan and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Commit to equity-minded pedagogy and addressing the needs of disproportionately impacted populations as priorities of the department.
• Understand and be sensitive to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of the students, community and employee population.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in teaching or adult education, developmental studies (instruction, curriculum design), or other closely related field, from an accredited institution of graduate education, and significant post-secondary coursework in at least one additional discipline useful for high school completion programs, such as history/social sciences, math, natural science or English/composition.
• Successful teaching experience.
• A personal teaching philosophy that is centered on students and dedicated to equity.

• Experience creating culturally responsive curriculum and assessments.
• Experience in assessing student learning outcomes and standards as they relate to BEdA programs, and the ability to apply the results of assessments to improving course/program curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning.
• Successful teaching experience in BEdA or Adult Education programs, including high school completion programs and ESL/ELA programs.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in e-learning modes including fully online, hybrid, telecourses, and technology-enhanced face-to-face modes.
• Experience with any of the following: career assessments/advising, student mentoring programs, tutoring programs and services, financial aid/scholarships/grant programs, and/or social service programs or agencies.

• Mastery of discipline, demonstrated through earned degrees, continued professional education, employment in the field and other relevant education and experience.
• Teaching skills, demonstrated through prior teaching assignments, graduate teaching assignments, professional training and other relevant experience.
• Knowledge, understanding and support of the mission and purpose of a comprehensive community college.
• Flexibility to adapt to the dynamically changing arena of American post-secondary education, including the ability to perceive opportunity and assist the college in moving in new directions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technology literacy and the willingness to make effective use of technological resources in support of the classroom, clinical and simulation lab setting.
• Commitment to working effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and a district community who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, and educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

• A personal teaching philosophy that is centered on students and dedicated to equity.
• Have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on an as needed basis.
• Ability to work with computers and technology to deliver or support instruction.
• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and perform tasks in a timely manner.
• Possess the characteristics of a team player and a desire to learn.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Will exemplify excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize many different tasks.
• Acts with minimal direct supervision. Required to be a self-starter and extremely dependable.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion: Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment:
This is a full-time, tenure track faculty position contracted on an annual basis. The salary for the position is determined by placement on the Wenatchee Valley College full-time faculty schedule (currently $70,149 to $82,480 for a 9-month, 175-day contract).This position is scheduled to begin fall quarter (September) 2024.
Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our benefits website at: https://www.wvc.edu/humanresources/benefits.html.
Conditions of Employment:

• An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the college to sponsor an H-1B visa. Wenatchee Valley College only employs U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show proof of identity, and eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.
• A valid Washington state driver's license may be required.

• Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.
• Upload cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Upload resume.
• Upload copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
• Complete supplemental questions.
• Upload answers to the following Faculty Supplemental Questions (limit each answer to no more than one page):

• What skills are essential to be an effective teacher? How have you acquired these skills and placed them into practice?
• Describe the ways in which you actively support and promote the success of diverse students.
• What, in your estimation, are the most important roles community colleges play in post-secondary education or in the community?

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, (509) 682-6716, title9@wvc.edu.
• To request disability accommodations: Director of Student Access, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: Dial 711, sas@wvc.edu.