Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education

Riverside Community College District

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:


Department:Career & Tech Ed (N)
Position Type:Full-Time Faculty/Counselor/Librarian
Student Position Type
Student Employment Location/Department
College/Campus:Norco
Physical location of the position:Offsite Location
If off-site, please specify location.Stokoe Elementary: 4501 Ambs Dr, Riverside, CA 92505
Employment Type:Full-Time
Tenure Track (Faculty)
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week
Position Length:10-month
Salary Range:Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6
Salary Amount:$86,023 - $132,539
Salary Type:Annual
Is this position categorically (grant) funded?No
If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:
Department Specific Needs:
Job Description
Basic Function:BASIC FUNCTION: The ideal candidate will share and the department of Early Childhood Education commitment to educating its racially/ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. The college currently enrolls 15,280 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. 58% of Norco College's students are Hispanic, 7% are African-American, 7% are Asian American, 0.2% are Native American, 3% are Pacific Islander, 22% are White, 3% are multiracial. Norco College has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded faculty member

responsible for instruction in multiple areas within the Early Childhood Education. Particular needs exist in observation and assessment methods, child growth and development, curriculum, child family and community, principles and practices, diversity, practicum, and other courses in the early childhood education discipline. Participation in grant implementation, service learning, or outreach may also be part of the assignment. In addition, the successful candidate may develop and maintain a professional rapport with diverse education, community, and industry partners. Participation in and completion of course and program level assessment is expected. Teaching assignment may include day, evening, on-line, hybrid, and/or off campus classes.
Education:Master's in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education oreducational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education
OR

Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies

OR the equivalent

(All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions.)
Experience:EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of successful experience teaching of Early Childhood Education at a community college or baccalaureate level institution is required. A minimum of two years teaching and/or administration in a preschool program or elementary school program is required. Staff leadership and supervisory experience in an education program for children from zero to age eight is also desired. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about culturally-responsive pedagogical techniques and practices for engaging our diverse student population in addition to having the ability to teach well; create and develop curriculum; work well with others (students, faculty, staff, and administrators); and fulfill the duties of a full-time faculty member in a shared governance environment. The ideal candidate will (1) have recent experience working with African American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American and other racially/ethnically, socioeconomically minoritized students in the

classroom; (2) possess an understanding of how historical patterns have shaped the experiences and representation of these students within higher education; especially how real or perceived exclusion can shape patterns of participation and outcomes; (3) demonstrate a willingness to examine and refine instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support various groups of marginalized students; (4) demonstrate experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom. The candidate will also demonstrate knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The candidate should display positive and effective interpersonal skills when interacting with both students, staff, and faculty. KNOWLEDGE OF: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Title XXII Licensing Regulations, Child Development Permit and Credentialing requirements, California Early Childhood Education Competencies, Americans with Disabilities Act, Desired Results Developmental Profile and Common Core Standards, NAEYC Code of Ethics, current standards, trends and practices in Early Childhood Education including: issues of diversity, multicultural childrearing practices, developmentally appropriate curriculum, children with special needs, and the use of technology in the early childhood classrooms.
Licenses/Certifications:LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: The following licenses/certifications are preferred but not required: California Child Development Permit; Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; Education Specialist Credential; Pupil Personnel Services Credential; or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Other:COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).
Duties and Responsibilities:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will, among other things:
1. Be responsible for instruction. The instructional assignment will include lecture and laboratory classes in Early Childhood Education and related disciplines.
2. Maintain industry expertise in order to assist in keeping the discipline up to date with current educational and licensing standards.
3. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and technologies to keep students motivated and engaged; Collaborate and assist with discipline and program promotion.
4. Provide leadership in program development, developing regional college/industry/governmental agency partnerships, and developing/modifying curriculum in response to education, state, industry, and community need.
5. Participate in the development and/or selection of ancillary materials, instructional equipment, work experience sites, etc. that will enhance the offerings of the discipline.
6. Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members.
7. Demonstrate commitment to student equity and ability to facilitate, participate, and lead in programmatic efforts, both within the department and campus-wide, to help students in low-performing groups succeed.
8. Teach courses as assigned based on enrollment management principles and within discipline and department guidelines for course rotation and course scheduling. Assignments are based upon the assumption of workload of forty hours weekly, including but not limited to, conducting classes, class preparation, student evaluations, office hours and institutional service such as participation on college committees, involvement in student activities and other duties per the bargaining unit agreement.
9. Completion of required professional development though various activities, workshops, or seminars.
10. Expected professional obligations include: participation in discipline/department decision-making processes, Improvement of Instruction, curriculum and program development, student learning outcomes assessment, program review, maintenance of legal documents and adherence to FERPA requirements.
11. Be expected to maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued
Conditions of Employment:CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Ten-month, tenure-track position.
2. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation, and full-time teaching or equivalent experience with a range from Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6 of the current Faculty Salary Schedule.
3. Medical and dental benefits are provided for the employee and legal dependents.
4. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided for the employee.
5. Orientation to college is required as is adherence to Improvement of Instruction policy.
6. Maintaining broad knowledge of the academic or occupational area and design pedagogy related to learning outcomes is expected.
7. Responsible for all other conditions of employment required of full-time faculty members such as a willingness to be involved in District and College promotional activities, active participation in college committee work, student activities and other support services, and appropriate professional activities.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:
Required Applicant Documents:Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents:Other Document
Doctorate Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date:08/19/25
Application Deadline:03-20-2025
Special Comments:************************************************
IMPORTANT NOTICES:

* All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

* Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

* Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!

*Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

*The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Human Resources and Employee Relations at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is located at 3801 Market St, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 328-3874.
Application Types Accepted:Faculty Application

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