Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education (Riverside City College)
Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. 11/15/24
Department: Early Childhood Ed (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 - $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: Riverside City College is seeking an Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education who will carry primary responsibility for lecture, laboratory and/or hybrid instruction in Early Childhood Education courses typically taught at the community college level.
The ideal candidate will share RCC's and the department of Early Childhood Education commitment to educating its racially/ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. The college currently enrolls nearly 30,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. 60% of RCC's students are Hispanic, 8% are African-American, 7% are Asian American, 0.3% are Native American, 0.7% are Pacific Islander, 21% are White, and 2% are multiracial. Riverside City 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.
We are a Hispanic and Minority serving institution with established programs for Puente, Ujima, Allies, Veterans and Foster Youth. RCC is a leader in the California Guided Pathways Project, as well as 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.
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.
For additional information about RCC, visit our website at www.rcc.edu. 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, or educational 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.
A Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent Master's degree is preferred.
(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, Americans with Disabilities Act, current 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: 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: 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' through various available activities and seminars. 2. Be responsible for instruction. The instructional assignment will include lecture and laboratory classes in Early Childhood Education and related disciplines. 3. Maintain industry expertise in order to assist in keeping the discipline up to date with current educational and licensing standards. 4. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and technologies to keep students motivated and engaged; Collaborate and assist with discipline and program promotion. 5. 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. 6. Participate in the development and/or selection of ancillary materials, instructional equipment, work experience sites, etc. that will enhance the offerings of the discipline. 7. Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Completion of required professional development though various activities, workshops, or seminars. 11. 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. 12. 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: Letter of Recommendation 1 Other Document Doctorate Transcript Associate or Equivalent Transcript Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript Other Document: Attach as an other document: licenses and/or certifications you possess Effective Employment Date: February 2025 Application Deadline: 11-15-2024 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!
* Letters of reference 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 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 located at 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039. 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.