Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:
Department:Academic Affairs (N) Position Type:Full-Time Faculty/Counselor/Librarian Student Position Type Student Employment Location/Department College/Campus:Norco Physical location of the position:Norco If off-site, please specify location. 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 successful candidate should have a primary field in History with a concentration in Chicana/o/x History with a responsibility to teach introductory courses based on their specialization. The candidate must also be prepared to teach most of their course load in US survey courses and/or World Civilization.
The ideal candidate will share Norco College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently serve approximately 15,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from historically underserved populations, 58% Latinx, 9% Asian American, 6% African American, and 22% white. Norco College is 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 join the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department, dedicated to the use of curriculum through a lens of equity. These efforts include participation of department faculty in campus-wide programs, such as Guided Pathways, Teaching Men of Color at the Community College, and training on Microaggressions. This department values the use of equity-minded andragogical techniques, while maintaining academic rigor in the field of History.
The successful candidate will join a campus that exhibits its equity minded values through intentional practice. We are a Hispanic and Minority serving institution with established programs for Puente, Umoja, Ally, Veterans, and Foster Youth. Norco College is a leader in pathways for student completion, dual enrollment with our local high schools and strong workforce preparation. We are proud of our dedication to all our students and their families, and through a variety of means provide robust offerings of culturally responsive events, speakers and opportunities for professional training in equity practices. Education:EDUCATION: Master's in history
OR
Bachelor's in history AND Master's in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science or ethnic 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 History courses at a community college or baccalaureate level institution. Licenses/Certifications:LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: N/A 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. The instructional assignment will include lecture and/or laboratory classes in the discipline. 2. All faculty will participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level 3. Assignments are based upon the assumption of workload of forty hours weekly, including but not limited to conducting classes, class preparation, student evaluation, office hours, committee work, curriculum and program development, student learning outcomes assessment, program review, student activities, and other duties per the bargaining unit agreement. 4. Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members. 5. Participation in discipline/department decision making processes and work regarding curriculum, program development, Improvement of Instruction, and other professional matters are also expected of all department faculty. 6. Responsibilities also include maintaining 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.
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 Dr. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8595. 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 Other Transcript Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript Other Document: Effective Employment Date:08/19/25 Application Deadline:03-14-2025 Special Comments:************************************************ IMPORTANT NOTICES:
* All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
* An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying. All supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, 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.
* An application will not be considered complete unless all Required Documents are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.
* Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!
* Letters of recommendation must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.
*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. Application Types Accepted:Faculty Application
The Riverside Community College District through its three colleges—Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College supported by the District Office—serves and enriches its diverse communities by offering certificates, degrees, and transfer programs that help students achieve their educational and career goals. RCCD is one of the top-ten employers in the Inland Empire. Over 3,000 employees serve as faculty, classified professionals, managers and administrators, at the District and its colleges. RCCD employees enjoy:
Competitive Wages: Exceeding the typical salaries and hourly wages for similar higher education positions in the same geographical area.
Employer Paid Benefits: A range of benefits are offered depending on job classification. These include paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, bereavement, sabbaticals and catastrophic leave programs. Continuing education opportunities, work-life consulting, counseling services, legal resources, retirement plans, and financial planning assistance. The district pays 100% of the premiums for the employee and legal dependents on one of the three medical plans and the dental PPO plan. Employees also receive a $50,000 ...life insurance policy for themselves. Associate Faculty and Part-Time employees are also eligible for benefits with pro-rata premiums.
A Great Environment: RCCD and its colleges are located in the growing Inland Empire of Southern California. The climate is warm and pleasant with year-round access to a variety of world-famous amusement parks, entertainment venues, beaches and mountain resorts, shopping centers, museums, diverse cultural centers, affordable housing and a wide assortment of community events.