Top Geology Executive jobs in Yakima, WA

Salary:
$869 per Instructional Unit
Up to 10 IU's/Quarter

Yakima Valley College seeks innovative adjunct Geology  Instructors committed to community college students and their success. This position is part-time, non-tenure track. 

1. Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Geology
2. Demonstrated successful teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching Geology Courses
• Experience and/or evidence of willingness to work in a participatory collegiate community college population (e.g. committees, college activities)
• Experience using a variety of classroom methodologies (e.g. assessment, collaborative learning classroom technologies, interactive teaching)
• Commitment to the community college philosophy and life-long learning
• Evidence of sensitivity to understanding the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

• The primary responsibility of this position is to survey courses in Geology, which are included on the Natural Science Distribution list for the college transfer degree
• Additional responsibilities include a commitment to systematic classroom/department/college assessment and improvement, preparation of class materials, course and curriculum planning, and availability for student consultation outside of class on a daily basis                                                                                                                                                       
• Other responsibilities include maintenance of high expectations for students, ordering textbooks and audiovisual materials, assessment and evaluation of individual student progress, maintenance of student records, referring students to other appropriate college staff as necessary, and demonstration of student-centered values consistent with the community college philosophy.  The Geology instructor reports to the Dean of Arts & Sciences

• 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 the time of hire
• Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications