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Yakima Valley College seeks innovative adjunct Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructors for the Yakima Campus committed to community college students and their success. This position is part-time, non-tenure track.

Reporting to the Dean – Workforce Education, the adjunct Clinical Instructor will be culturally competent with commitment and expertise in working with diverse populations, utilize appropriate technology in the classroom and to the extent reasonably possible, be up-to-date on the latest trends in Dental Hygiene. We value opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, utilize cooperative learning, and apply various technologies in the classroom for distance delivery of instruction where applicable. All faculty are engaged in the assessment of college goals and purposes.

• The primary responsibility of this position is to teach clinical courses in Dental Hygiene for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree at YVC.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Dental Hygiene or closely related field
• Current and relevant dental/dental hygiene practice, two year minimum
• Eligibility for professional technical certification in the State of Washington
• Must have an active, unencumbered Washington State RDH license or DDS license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience
• Evidence of sensitivity to understanding the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

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. The statement is found in the supplemental question area of the application. Please respond (NO MORE than two pages in length) in the text box area provided or upload the document to your application as an attachment.

Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.

Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test. Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment. "In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire." Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email aramirez@yvcc.edu ; telephone 509.574.4671. Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https:// www.yvcc.edu/services/safety-security, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 509.574.4610. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. All positions are subject to funding.