Job Description
Assistant Professor, Computer Science/Computer Information Systems Riverside Community College District
Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time: Department:STEM (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:
Norco College Computer Science/Computer Information Systems Department is seeking an Assistant Professor, a full-time tenure track faculty member that is equity minded and eager to work with a diverse student population.
This candidate will share Norco College's and the Computer Science/Computer Information Systems Department's commitment to educating its racially, socially, and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently serve approximately 15,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. Our highly diverse student population includes 58% Latinx, 7% 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. Our student diversity also includes military veterans, those who have been in foster care, those who are possibly experiencing homelessness, and those who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
The successful candidate will join the School of Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, & Game Development (MECSGD), which is dedicated to the use of curriculum through a lens of equity. These efforts include participation of department faculty in campus-wide programs, such as the Completion Initiative, Teaching Men of Color at the Community College, and training on Microaggressions. This department values the use of equity-minded anagogical techniques, while maintaining academic rigor.
The successful candidate will be responsible for lecture and/or laboratory instruction in in all aspects of Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Game Development courses. The successful candidate will develop and design curriculum, provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain class related records, and assess student coursework. The prospective candidate must be able to teach discrete mathematics and programming languages from basic to advanced levels offered by the college, such as Java, C++, Python, data science, contemporary web / database languages, as well as classes in modern game engines. Knowledge concerning matters of cyber security and networking is preferred. It is expected that the candidate will be able to collaborate and support colleagues within the department regarding college related reports and co-curricular activities. This candidate will also be committed to explore innovative pedagogical practices and to be involved in institutional service, which includes serving on committees, workgroups or as an advisor for an active club.
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, Allies, 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 provide through a variety of means robust offerings of culturally responsive events, speakers, and opportunities for professional training in equity practices.
Education:EDUCATION:
Master's in computer science or computer engineering
OR
Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering
OR
Bachelor's in engineering AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration
OR
Bachelor's in mathematics AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration
OR
Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND A master's degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems
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 Computer Science and / or Computer Information Systems at a community college or baccalaureate level institution is desired or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of four years of successful experience in industry working as a Software Engineer or related position is required. Knowledge and experience with modern software design, construction, production, maintenance, deployment, and documentation are expected. Additionally, a terminal degree in Computer Science, or Software Development related field is preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None.
Other:COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Required Qualifications
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications
Recent experience working with historically underserved students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and the field of physics shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support historically underserved students; experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom; experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching; demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices. Willingness to develop new course curriculum.
Must demonstrate evidence of a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).
Duties and Responsibilities:The successful candidate will, among other things:
1. Maintaining currency in the Computer Science education field.
2. Maintaining and reporting accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records.
3. Assisting in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussion.
4. Developing and filing appropriate syllabi for each course taught, ensuring that each syllabus conforms to required and approved curriculum, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and reflects currency in field.
5. The instructional assignment will include lecture and laboratory classes in the discipline.
6. All faculty will participate in outcomes assessment work and utilize assessment results of student learning outcomes to make improvements in teaching and learning.
7. 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.
8. Active participation in institutional service activities and completion of annual 'flex credit' is required of all faculty members.
9. 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.
10. Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
11. Teaching online or evening or weekend classes may be a part of the workload.
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
Other Document
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents:Other Document
Doctorate Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:List of classes taught
Effective Employment Date:08/19/25
Application Deadline:03-19-2025
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 Diversity and Human Resources 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 Dr. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market St. Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8595.
Application Types Accepted:Faculty Application
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About Riverside Community College District
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.
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