Full Time Tenure Track Faculty - English

Full Time Tenure Track Faculty - English

Salary

$57,283.00 - $63,983.00 Annually

Location

Wenatchee, WA

Job Type

Full-time

Department

English, Art & Humanites

Job Number

2023-00005

Closing

3/23/2023 4:00 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

Questions

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to teach primarily English composition classes, at various levels according to the needs of the institution and department. Classes may include general composition, developmental composition, workplace writing, or literature. Additional responsibilities of the position include curriculum development, scheduled office hours, participation in department meetings, college committees and task groups, assessment of learning outcomes, advising of students for degree and career success, and other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Essential Functions

Adhere to, promote and effectively teach official curricula as determined by the English department 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.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree in English or Composition/Rhetoric from an accredited institution of graduate education, or a master's degree in a related discipline with significant graduate level course work in English or Composition/Rhetoric.

Experience in and commitment to teach the process of essay and academic writing to diverse students.

One year of teaching college-level English or two years as a graduate teaching assistant in a university composition program.

Commitment to teaching students at all developmental levels.

Ability to function in a multi-lingual and multi-cultural environment and support diversity and inclusion of all students, especially those of historically marginalized identity groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in assessing student learning outcomes as they relate to writing composition, and the ability to apply the results of assessment to improving course/program content and delivery.

Demonstrable experience in teaching developmental writers, and knowledge of best practices in the field.

Successful college teaching experience in transfer English in a community college setting.

Ability to teach in e-learning modes including pure online delivery, hybrid and telecourses, and ability to enhance traditional classes with interactive television, multimedia presentations, and Internet resources.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Demonstrated dedication to student success.

Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.

Experience in curriculum design and student outcome assessment.

Experience working in or directing a peer-tutor writing center.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Additional Information

General Qualifications: Wenatchee Valley College seeks faculty who will help move the college into the future. We see our role as assisting students to achieve their individual goals and to serve the community and its needs for an educated workforce. We expect all faculty to strive for excellence both in the classroom and in their broader role as cooperative members of the college. Beyond the stated minimum and preferred qualifications, the following abilities are important to fulfilling our mission and goals:

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.

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.

The Successful Candidate will Demonstrate:

Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty and staff.

Flexible in the ability to achieve the instructional and general responsibilities of the position.

Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.

Experience using technology as an instructional aid to enhance learning.

An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.

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.

Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.

Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgement.

Willingness to collaborate with faculty colleagues.

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 $57,283 – $63,983 for a 9-month, 175-day contract). Class assignments may include day, evening, and distance courses. This position is scheduled to begin Fall quarter (September) 2023.

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; sick leave 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:

In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

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.

Bargaining Unit: This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Association for Higher Education. Faculty workload, compensation and job expectations are defined by a contract negotiated between the faculty union and the WVC Board of Trustees.

Application and Selection Procedure: Complete application packages must include the following:

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 have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees.

What, in your estimation, are the most important roles community colleges play in post-secondary education or in the community?

Please share how you see your role as faculty member in a community college. What goals would you have—for yourself and for your students—in your work at Wenatchee Valley College?

Please detail your experience in teaching composition.

It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send student evaluations, reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.

Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.

The closing date is 4 p.m., March 23, 2023. The college reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary. A limited number of applicants who meet the needs of the position and the college will be interviewed.

As a part of the interview, the applicant will be required to demonstrate for the screening committee a 15-minute teaching session.

Reimbursement: Candidates called for interview may be reimbursed up to $500 to help defray costs (inquire about details).

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling 509-682-6440. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, [email protected]

To request disability accommodations: Student Access Manager, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: Dial 711, [email protected]

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified at any time.

Wenatchee Valley College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee's overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

Our package includes health, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents. Employees are also covered by basic life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. Visit Washington Health Care Authority's Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) Program at www. pebb.hca.wa.gov.

We will help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.

See our benefits page for more info -

https: // www. wvc.edu/humanresources/benefits.html

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Do you have a master's degree in English or Composition/Rhetoric from an accredited institution of graduate education, or a master's degree in a related discipline with significant graduate level course work in English or Composition/Rhetoric?

Yes

No

02

Do you have experience in and commitment to teach the process of essay and academic writing to diverse students?

Yes

No

03

Do you have one year of teaching college-level English or two years as a graduate teaching assistant in a university composition program?

Yes

No

04

Do you have a commitment to teaching students at all developmental levels?

Yes

No

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Do you have the ability to function in a multi-lingual and multi-cultural environment and support diversity and inclusion of all students, especially those of historically marginalized identity groups?

Yes

No

06

Did you complete and upload the following Faculty Supplemental Questions (limit each answer to no more than one page): 1. What skills are essential to be an effective teacher? How have you acquired these skills and placed them into practice? 2. Describe the ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees. 3. What, in your estimation, are the most important roles community colleges play in post-secondary education or in the community? 4. Please share how you see your role as faculty member in a community college. What goals would you have--for yourself and for your students--in your work at Wenatchee Valley College? 5. Please detail your experience in teaching composition.

Yes

No

Required Question

Agency

Wenatchee Valley College

Address

 1300 Fifth Street

Wenatchee, Washington, 98801

Phone

 509-682-6440

Website

 https: // www. wvc.edu/humanresources/jobs.html