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Assistant Professor, Psychology 2 Positions

Company:
Riverside Community College District
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Category:
Psychology
Type:
Full-Time
Assistant Professor, Psychology 2 Positions

Riverside Community College District


Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:
1/31/2025

Department:Behavioral Sciences (R)
Position Type:Full-Time Faculty/Counselor/Librarian
Student Position Type
Student Employment Location/Department
College/Campus:Riverside
Physical location of the position:Riverside
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 to $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 will have primary responsibility for lecture, lab, and instruction in Research Methods and lecture and instruction in Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. The assignment may also include lecture and instruction in Developmental Psychology, General Psychology, Biological Psychology or other courses in the discipline. The candidate will likely be asked to teach online or hybrid classes, as classes may be held online and/or will need to be prepared to be transitioned online if necessary.
The candidate may also be expected to teach evening and Saturday classes, as well as weekday offerings, and may be asked to teach at any site RCC offers classes. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate subject specific expertise in psychology as well as demonstrate the ability to communicate challenging concepts and practices in a clear and engaging manner to all community college students, while maintaining academic rigor. The ideal candidate will share Riverside City College's commitment to educating its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. The successful candidate will join the Behavioral Sciences department and faculty dedicated to the principles of community colleges, learning, diversity, equity, educational opportunity and student success.

To learn more about Riverside City College, visit www.rcc.edu
Education:EDUCATION:
Master's in psychology; OR bachelor's in psychology and master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work; OR the equivalent. (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions).
Experience:EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two years (or four semesters) of successful college teaching in psychology is required (e.g., Developmental and/or General Psychology). Successful experience teaching and/or preparation to teach Research Methods and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences is strongly preferred. Experience teaching and/or preparation to teach Biological Psychology is also desired. Experience or familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) is strongly preferred. Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes is also desired.

The ideal candidate will (1) have recent experience working with Latinx/Hispanic, African American, 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; and (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.

Additionally, 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.

OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should have:
1. Recent experience working with historically underserved students in the classroom;
2. An understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
3. A willingness to examine and remediate their instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support all students, including historically underserved students;
4. Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
5. Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Psychology, particularly as it relates to the relevance of Psychology to students' lives, interests, and communities;
6. A willingness to develop new course curriculum.
Licenses/Certifications:LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: None.
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. Fulfill the duties of a full-time instructor, including, but not limited to, holding weekly office hours and completing 24 hours of "flex credit" within each academic year through various available activities and seminars.
2. The instructional assignment will include lecture and laboratory classes in the discipline(s) assigned.
3. Faculty will participate in student learning and program learning outcomes assessment work.
4. Faculty assignment is 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, learning outcomes assessment, program review, student activities, and other duties per the bargaining unit agreement.
5. Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members. 6. Participation in discipline/department decision-making processes and work regarding curriculum, program development, Improvement of Instruction, and other professional matters is expected.
7. 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 Ms. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
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:Doctorate Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:Refer to "IMPORTANT NOTICES" section for specific application instructions.
Effective Employment Date:August 2025
Application Deadline:01-31-2025
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, 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.
  • Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!
  • Cover Letter: Brief cover letter describing specific aspects of your experiences and academic background that qualifies you for this position. Additionally, briefly address (a) Why you want to teach at Riverside City College; and (b) What you believe are the biggest obstacles for creating equitable opportunities for all students to learn and succeed in college.
  • Letters of recommendation must be recent and NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.
  • Copies of degree diplomas/certificates are NOT a replacement for transcripts.
  • 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 at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
Application Types Accepted:Faculty Application

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