Instructor - Chemistry jobs in Yakima, WA

Our Mission Statement:

• Teach GOB sequence for nursing, agriculture, dental hygiene, et al. students.
• Teach Introductory Chemistry
• Teach the 3-quarter General Chemistry sequence for science majors.
• Effectively advise students considering a major in physical science or a medical field
• Maintain current knowledge of academic opportunities, transfer pathways and agreements in the field of science in order to accurately advise students.
• Help students effectively use computers to study Chemistry and collect, analyze, and report laboratory data.
  • Use effective classroom methodologies to teach to a variety of students.
  • Participate in outcomes assessment of student learning and program effectiveness.
  • Effectively interact with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and ability
  • Place primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses.
  • Use strong interpersonal communication skills for effectively working and interacting with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural setting.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use written and oral communication in the classroom and with other professionals.
  • Display strong commitment to the mission and values of community college education.

1. Earned Master's degree in Chemistry or related field
2. Successful teaching experience

• Community college teaching experience
• Experience leading efforts to increase student success in Chemistry, 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.
• Willing to lead student research projects during the academic year and/or summer using available instrumentation (FT-IR, GC, UV-Vis)
• Experience using computers and instruments in a student laboratory setting
• Experience with Vernier software and probes
• Experience with or willingness to integrate "green" chemistry experiments
• Experience developing curriculum (lecture and laboratory)
• Experience with and willingness to incorporate a variety of teaching modalities 
• Commitment to the community college philosophy

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.