Green River College is seeking adjunct faculty members to support a variety of court reporting and captioning courses, based on the quarterly curriculum needs of the Court Reporting and Captioning department. We seek highly committed individuals who can bring industry experience and leadership in serving students in the CRC program. The college seeks applicants with a commitment to innovate and maintain a high-quality education program, to work with diverse communities, and to cultivate student success through teaching, coaching, and mentoring. 

The program seeks to hire individuals with the ability to utilize a variety of instructional methods to deliver innovative hands-on learning experiences to a wide range of students. Course times and modalities may vary depending upon subject matter, to include in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid modalities, as well as day or evening classes.

Candidates should bring experience and expertise that is especially suited to enhancing the success of under-represented and marginalized student populations. Candidates from diverse origins/backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

The college welcomes individuals to apply who are strong advocates for the court reporting and captioning industries with knowledge and understanding of realtime reporting policies and industry practices, and a thorough understanding of current technology found in the workplace. We are looking for individuals with experience working collaboratively with people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives with a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace. Candidates should have demonstrated administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, who can work well with students, colleagues, and other staff in a team environment.

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.

• Teach a variety of industry-related courses which may include the following subject areas: theory, speed development, court procedures, computer-aided transcription, captioning procedures, etc. 
• Participate in program and advisory committee meetings 
• Assist in marketing the program and participate in recruitment activities with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
 

• Three years of professional experience in the realtime reporting industry utilizing machine shorthand in one or more of the following areas: official or freelance judicial reporting, broadcast captioning, or educational captioning (CART) 
• Ability to dictate at various speed levels smoothly and articulately while monitoring a stopwatch for accurate timing 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Familiarity with Sten Ed Theory
• Prior teaching experience in the field of realtime reporting OR demonstrated experience in training or facilitating hands-on experiential learning approaches
• Possess state and/or national credential such as CCR, RPR, CRR, CRC, CRI, etc. 
• Associate degree or diploma in Court Reporting or Captioning  

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