Instructor - Drama jobs in Yakima, WA

Our Mission Statement:

• Provide instruction in a variety of communication courses, including Public Speaking, Fundamentals of Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Intercultural Communication
• Participate in college-wide registration and advising.
• Consult with students outside of class through daily office hours.
• Prepare course instruction and course and curriculum planning.
• Participate in departmental and college curriculum planning and assessment.
• Understand and successfully use learning technology.
• Emphasize student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses.
• Utilize interpersonal communication skills for effectively working and interacting with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. 
• Practice effective written and oral communication in the classroom and with other professionals.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of community college education.

• Current and effective pedagogical techniques

• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including learning communities and other interdisciplinary approaches.
• Communicate effectively in a multicultural setting. 
• Demonstrate dedication to students by creating an equitable environment conducive to meeting students’ learning needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to upgrades knowledge and skills in order to maintain relevant curriculum.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for using and learning new technologies to support student success.
• Provide student-centered academic advising within YVC’s Guided Pathways model.
• Serve on institutional and community committees, including advisory and K-12 partnership committees.
• Teach populations diverse in age, culture, and ethnicity.
• Teach to a variety of learning styles as demonstrated in the development of course materials and assessments of student learning.

• Master’s degree in communication, Communication Studies, Speech Communication, or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of one year teaching experience in Communication at the college or university level (assistantships included)

• Demonstrated ability to adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to Yakima Valley College student population.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Experience teaching Public Speaking, Mass Media, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Communications, Organizational Communications, or Journalism
• Experience using educational technologies and an online learning management system.
• Experience in outcomes-based assessment.
• experience or professional training in curriculum development.

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.