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Human & Social Services Instructor
Salary
$56,466.00 - $62,113.00 Annually
Location
Walla Walla, WA
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Arts & Sciences (K00)
Job Number
2022-1021 HSS
Closing
Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Human and Social Services Instructor
at the Walla Walla campus. The start date for full-time employment is at the beginning of the Fall quarter in September 2022, with the possibility of part-time hourly work prior to that.
The Human & Social Services (HSS) program consists of one full-time instructor (this position), one full-time HSS Navigator / Practicum Coordinator, and several Adjunct Instructors.
At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. We have identified three core themes that describe the fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.
General Description:
Teaching and Related Responsibilities
Teaching Responsibilities:
Curriculum development.
Provide clear explanations, assignments and directions for students with a varied degree of abilities.
Utilize best practices when implementing technology in the classroom.
Assign and submit grades and maintain student records.
Participate in assessments of college-wide and discipline-specific outcomes.
Administer frequent assessments, both formative and summative.
Provide students with a comprehensive syllabus that aligns with the Master Course Outline for each class.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
Participate in division, campus and college-wide meetings.
Serve on college and/or faculty committees.
Maintain excellence in and commitment to professional development activities, which include discipline-specific knowledge and best teaching practices.
Advise students into quarterly classes
Assist in preparing quarter by quarter and annual face to face, hybrid, and online Human & Social Services course offerings.
Incorporate current computer technology in the classroom, and offer curriculum and instruction in face to face, hybrid, and online courses.
May serve as a member of faculty evaluation teams.
Perform other reasonable duties and functions that may be assigned by the President, the Vice President of Instruction, the Dean, and Assistant Dean.
Adhere to the six Instructional Competencies. There are six essential instructional competency areas that are valued for all teaching faculty at WWCC. These essential instructional competencies focus on student success, equity, and teaching.
Student Success Teaching Strategies
– Implement and practice diverse teaching and learning strategies understanding that students come with different educational preparedness.
Outcomes-Based Design
– Design curriculum, assignments, and projects that align with course and college-wide learning outcomes.
Assessment
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Develop student knowledge and mastery through consistent, timely formative and summative assessment.
Equity, Diversity, and Cultural Inclusivity
– Design learning opportunities that recognize student diversity as well as foster a learning environment of inclusion and understanding.
Digital and Information Literacy
– Ensure students have technological and digital literacy skills needed for success at university level academic institutions or professional-technical work occupations.
Commitment to Professional Development and College Life
– Engage in continuous professional growth as well as participate in activities that promote the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s community and mission.
Competencies
Qualifications
This position requires a Master's degree in Human Services, Community Health, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Health Promotion/Behavior, Human Development, Public Health, or closely related field. Professional experience may substitute for education at the discretion of the College.
Desired Traits
Demonstrated ability to teach Human & Social Services courses and program support courses.
Commitment to serve the mission of the two-year college.
Bilingual in Spanish and/or bicultural.
Demonstrated ability working with and relating to persons from varied cultural, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, and creating a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for all students.
Pedagogical approach centered on students and informed by culturally responsive teaching.
Willingness to adapt to the changing needs of students, the College and teaching methodologies.
Strong interest and willingness, and preferably demonstrated skill, in using technology to teach face-to-face, online, hybrid, and hyflex courses, including synchronous instruction to on-campus and remote students.
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and interdisciplinarity.
Conditions/Terms of Employment
This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Faculty terms and conditions of employment are negotiated with their exclusive bargaining representative, the Association for Higher Education. A complete copy of the agreement can be found on the WWCC Employment Page
Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and official college transcripts. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco ****,113 for a standard 176-day contract, dependent on qualifications (additional compensation for doctorate degree).
The College has a comprehensive faculty benefit program including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). The college also supports faculty professional development. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
– Proclamation 21-14
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issued by the Governor of the state of Washington (amending Proclamation 20-05, et seq.), prohibits any worker from engaging in work for a State Agency after October 18, 2021 if the worker has not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19; and provided proof thereof to the agency.
Workers for WWCC must provide proof of full vaccination again COVID-19, which includes CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or photo of the card; documentation of vaccination from a health care provider or electronic health record; or state immunization information system record. Exemptions may be made for documented medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you have questions about this requirement or the exemption process, please contact us at ****
Required Application Materials
This position will remain open until filled. For priority consideration, applications should be received by Sunday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
Online Application
A letter of interest not more than two (2) pages long that speaks specifically to the following: Your passion to teach and lead in the Human & Social Services program
Why have you applied to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in particular
Your commitment to the community college mission of providing access and support to all who seek higher education.
Background and experience that align with responsibilities and duties of this position.
Curriculum Vitae or professional résumé.
Contact information for three professional references.
Responses to four (4) Supplemental Questions
NOTES: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. In addition, candidates selected for interviews will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation. WWCC also reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.
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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. To qualify for veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB 22. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation in the application/ employment process, please **** - ****.

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