Journalism Instructor - ADJUNCT

TheJournalism Department is seeking a journalism generalist to teach face to face hybrid and online communication studies courses. This is an adjunct faculty position. The adjunct faculty position responsibilities are available in the collective bargaining agreement between The Board of Trustees Community College District No. 10 and The Green River United Faculty Coalition.

The adjunct faculty will be considered for one or more of the following courses:

JOURN 101Multimedia Journalism
JOURN 103Introduction to Public Relations
JOURN 104Newswriting (wont be offered until 2627 AY)
JOURN 105Advanced Newswriting (wont be offered until 2627 AY)
JOURN 108Mobile and Social Media Journalism
JOURN 115Multimedia Writing and Creation
JOURN 116Advanced Multimedia Writing and Creation
JOURN 150Introduction to Broadcasting & Digital Media
JOURN 157Social Media & Broadcast Marketing
JOURN 165Careers in Digital Media

***Applicants will also be considered for new courses currently being created for the 2627 AY. These courses will include: An introductory/principles of journalism course sports journalism course(s) an introduction to photojournalism course and media law and ethics.

Furthermore the journalism department is open to creating courses centered around the expertise of newly hired adjunct faculty.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Green River Colleges student body is made up of approximately 41 Academic Transfer students 34 ProfessionalTechnical students 15 Adult Basic Education student and 3 Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses including the main campus in Auburn Washington with satellite campuses in Kent downtown Auburn and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college) those seeking retraining for the workforce international students students learning English and Continuing Education students. Green Rivers service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse comprising African Americans African immigrants Asian Americans Asians Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and Middle Eastern Americans among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION:

We commit to be an antiracist institution where all students faculty and staff receive the access resources and services needed to achieve their educational career and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice equity and inclusion our highest priorities.

The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities including but not limited to race ethnicity economic status gender identity sexual identity disability religion/spirituality immigration status age and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Journalism or Public Relationsrelated disciplines. Degree must be earned by July 1 2025.
• Experience teaching Journalism topics in a higher education settings.

• Employment or educational experience in a community or technical college system with diverse student populations
• Experience using current technology and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas Blackboard Moodle D2L etc. to deliver equitable and accessible instruction to students

• Experience developing and teaching course curricula in face to face hybrid HyFlex and/or online settings

This is an adjunct faculty position. The salary will be determined according to the bargaining agreement.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Application Materials

• A onepage application letter that addresses how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications
• A current Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Sample instructional materials. For example: a syllabus course description course learning outcomes a course assignment and/or teaching philosophy.
• Three current professional references with email telephone number and address

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Reporting
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Korland Simmons Title IX Coordinator Equity Diversity InclusionEmail: