Full-Time Court Reporting Instructor

Full-Time Court Reporting InstructorWest Valley College (WVC) is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track instructor position in Court Reporting & Captioning, requiring the ability to teach courses from Court Reporting & Captioning. We are currently seeking applicants who have successful experience and a genuine interest in serving a wide range of students from different backgrounds, with a particular focus in serving students from historically excluded and marginalized groups.This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty position that begins in Fall 2026. Instructional assignments may include day and/or evening classes, Monday thru Saturday, as needed and rotate among the Court Reporting faculty. It is expected that over several semesters all levels of Court Reporting and Captioning offered at the college will be taught. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT/AFT Local 6554). Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CASalary and Benefits - Anticipated Hiring Range: $97,318 – $157,048 annually (10 months), based upon academic achievement, teaching and related experience (Academic Salary Schedule, Steps 1-9). Benefits include: Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and dependents. Employer paid long term disability for employee. Employer-provided life insurance. Sabbatical, Rejuvenation and Retraining Leaves. Banked leave provisions. Professional Growth and Development activities. 10 days sick leave accrued annually; personal necessity and catastrophic leave. Conference leaves. Opportunity for overload assignments. CalSTRS Retirement. Position is union affiliatedMinimum Qualifications - Education & Experience – Possess any one of the following: Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of related professional experience; OR Any associate degree AND six years of related professional experience; OR A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in the discipline; OR The equivalent of the above; AND 2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.Desired Qualifications - The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications: At least two years teaching in a court reporting program The ability to teach StenEd Realtime stenographic theory The ability to teach voice writing or commitment to be trained to teach voice writing within two years of hire The ability to teach all levels of speed building The ability to teach several academic courses offered in the program Basic-to-intermediate computer-aided transcription software knowledge A commitment to the profession demonstrated by membership in professional organizations A California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license or a national court reporting certification in either stenographic machine writing or voice writing or demonstrated knowledge of "Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2411 – Criteria for Recognition of Court Reporting Schools" The ability to develop/revise curriculumInstructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following: Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation, in-class activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class (scheduling time beyond normal office hours if necessary), ensuring regular effective student contact for Distance Education courses, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught and other efforts related to the teaching of the assigned classes, and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning. Maintain accurate class and other records. Submit, when due, all necessary reports, such as attendance, grade reports, rosters, class and office schedules. File a syllabus for each course with the appropriate division offices. Post and maintain office hours each week. Provide each student with a current course syllabus as required by Title 5, which includes SLOs, classroom procedures, requirements and grading policies and provide a copy to the Division Office. Refer students to appropriate college resources. Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise. Assume institutional responsibilities, essential to the ongoing operation and effective achievement of department, division, college and district programs.Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (5) Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable. All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly. Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment. The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely. If you have a question that isn't covered in our FAQs, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time. Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate. Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated. The district may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews. The district reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants. Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board. Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States. Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts. The district does not provide visa sponsorship.West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.Posting Number - FY22/23-322FTOpen Date - 01/22/2026Close Date Open Until Filled - YesRequisition Specific QuestionsDescribe your teaching experience and your teaching style. In your answer, please address the methods and strategies you use in the classroom to enhance student learning and critical thinking, and to ensure that students remain engaged.Which business or educational technology-based tools have you used effectively (business software, educational software, online course management systems)?How do you support student success, particularly for students from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities?Applicant DocumentsResume/CVCover LetterTranscriptsAdditional TranscriptsOther Related Licenses or CertificatesSupporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 1Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 2Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 3