Description
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. SALARY:$920 per Instructional Unit
Up to 10 IU's per quarter
Yakima Valley College seeks innovative
adjunct Allied Health Instructor in the Workforce Education Division. This position is part-time, non-tenure track. Reporting to the Dean – Workforce Education, the
Allied Health Instructor demonstrates a commitment and expertise in working with diverse populations, utilizes appropriate technology in the classroom, and has a record as a successful teacher demonstrating strong promise as a contributing member of the Workforce Education Division. The
Allied Health Instructor values opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations, finds ways to utilize cooperative learning, and utilizes various technologies in the classroom and for distance delivery of instruction.
Essential Tasks
JOB PROFILE:
- Prepare and teach courses as assigned within Allied Health Technology programs
- Update Allied Health Technology Programs (AHT) curriculum as required by the institution or industry trends
- Assist with activities of the AHT Programs including curriculum, facilities, equipment, students' applications, program promotion, Advisory Board, externship partnerships and placements, and compliance with national accrediting agencies.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Qualification with appropriate training and certification as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or Pharmacy Technician, or Surgical Technologist or Medical Biller and/or Coder or Medical Interpreter or other appropriate Health Care Provider certification or license.
- Three years of recent relevant employment.
- Working knowledge of the requirements of multiple Allied Health programs. (E.g. Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Interpreter, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology and/or Phlebotomy).
- Eligibility for vocational certification in the State of Washington.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- An earned Associate Degree
- Experience teaching via Distance Education modes (online courses, interactive TV courses, etc.)
- Experience teaching at the community college level.
- Experience teaching Allied Health courses.
- Experience developing curriculum.
- Ability to communicate knowledge and skills in both oral and written forms to students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, education, and cultural backgrounds.
- Proven ability to work with the community and health care providers to create training and curriculum to meet the workforce needs.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:- Dedicated to students and creating an environment conducive to meeting their learning needs.
- Willingness to continually upgrade knowledge and skills in order to maintain relevant curriculum.
- Ability to work effectively with supervisors, colleagues, staff, and students as part of an education team.
- Enthusiasm for using and learning new technologies.
- An educational philosophy appropriate to the community college system and the needs of its diverse populations.
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. The statement is found in the supplemental question area of the application. Please respond (NO MORE than two pages in length) in the text box area provided or upload the document to your application as an attachment.
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:
Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test.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 based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email aramirez@yvcc.edu; telephone 509.574.4671.
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.
01 The college requires a Diversity and Inclusion response as part of its application materials, which is a response to the following statement. Please respond (NO MORE than two pages in length) in the text box area below or upload the document to your application as an attachment. What personal and professional work have you done, or would you do, to incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive curricula in your work with students? How do these equitable and inclusive practices affect instructor and student roles, and the outcomes of teaching/learning, if the goal is to increase overall student performance? Required Question
