The Journalism 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 101?Multimedia Journalism
JOURN 103?Introduction to Public Relations
JOURN 104?Newswriting (won't be offered until 26-27 AY)
JOURN 105?Advanced Newswriting (won't be offered until 26-27 AY)
JOURN 108?Mobile and Social Media Journalism
JOURN 115?Multimedia Writing and Creation
JOURN 116?Advanced Multimedia Writing and Creation
JOURN 150?Introduction to Broadcasting & Digital Media
JOURN 157?Social Media & Broadcast Marketing
JOURN 165?Careers in Digital Media

***Applicants will also be considered for new courses currently being created for the '26-27 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 College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical 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 River's 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 anti-racist 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

• Master's Degree in Journalism or Public Relations-related disciplines. Degree must be earned by July 1, 2025. 
• Experience teaching Journalism topics in a higher education settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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