Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, Business Administration-Logistics (One-Year Temporary) (Norco College)

Department: Career & Tech Ed (N)

Position Type: Full-Time Faculty/Counselor/Librarian

College/Campus: Norco

Physical location of the position: Norco

Employment Type: Full-Time
One-Year Temporary (Faculty)

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

BASIC FUNCTION:

The successful candidate will be deliver lecture instruction across a range of Business Administration courses with a specialization in Logistics. Courses may include Principles of Logistics, Freight Claims, Contracts, Warehouse Management, Transportation and Traffic Management, Purchasing and Supply Management, and International Logistics. The role also involves building and maintaining strong professional relationships with diverse partners in education, government, and industry. The candidate will also develop curriculum, assess student/program learning outcomes, and engage in professional development. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

EDUCATION:
Master's in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education OR

Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR

Bachelor's in economics with a business emphasis AND Master's in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)

OR the equivalent

(All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions.)

EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience in Logistics and/or Supply Chain management required.
2. Minimum three (3) years of post-secondary level teaching experience or five (5) years equivalent corporate training experience required.

- The ideal candidate will exhibit teaching competence in one the following areas of specialization in the field of Business Administration, to include supervision, ethics, and fundamentals of business administration. Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes is highly desired. Strong commitment to maintaining currency in the field is required, including updating of curriculum. A commitment to outreach and participation in campus related business administration events is required, as well as business administration club activities. Interest in assisting students through the Norco College guided pathways is desirable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Recent experience teaching logistics, business administration, or a related field at the post-secondary level, with relevant educational or instructional preparation.
2. Ability to effectively teach logistics, business administration and related courses at the community college level.
3. Strong understanding of the community college mission and the diverse needs of its student population.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and industry partners.
5. Commitment to student success, including the ability to engage and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds
6. Proven record of student success in logistics and business administration instruction, as well as participation in student success initiatives in post-secondary settings.
7. Experience in curriculum development, including non-credit programs and pathway development.
8. Willingness to develop new courses and enhance existing curriculum.
9. Demonstrated ability to contribute to department, division, and college committees, as well as participate in shared governance at Norco College.
10. Experience with online and hybrid teaching methods including proficiency with instructional technology such as the Canvas learning management system.
11. Ability to design and implement instructional strategies.
12. Experience collaborating with industry partners and participating in workforce development initiatives.
13. Proficiency with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) software, as well as Microsoft Office and Google tools
14. Practical experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), SAP, and cloud-based logistics systems.
15. Willingness to serve as an Advisory Board member for an educational institution.
16. Willingness to participate as a board member in industry-related associations (e.g. logistics, distribution, management, supply chain).
17. Experience in marketing academic and career programs to local businesses, industries, and prospective students within the community.
18. Recent experience working with historically underserved students, with an understanding of historical patterns of exclusion within higher education and the field of logistics influence student participation and outcomes.
19. Willingness to critically assess and refine instructional and classroom practices to better engage and support historically underserved students.
20. Experience and expertise in addressing equity issues in the classroom.
21. Proficiency in culturally responsive teaching practices.
22. Knowledge of the implications of Norco College's Hispanic-Serving Institution (HIS) designation and its impact on institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None required.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
Industry certifications or licenses such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Logistics Associate (CLA), Certified Logistics Technical (CLT), Custom House Broker (CHB) or equivalent credentials.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidates must demonstrate a sensitivity to and the ability to understand and address the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of the community college student population, including students with varying abilities (e.g. physical and/or learning). This includes a commitment to equity-minded teaching practices that foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment. (E.C. 87360a)

The ideal candidate will share Norco College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently serve approximately 14,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from historically underserved populations, 56% Latinx, 9% Asian American, 6% African American, and 24% 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 School of Business and Management, 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 andragogical techniques, while maintaining academic rigor in business administration.

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 through a variety of means provide robust offerings of culturally Duties and Responsibilities:responsive events, speakers and opportunities for professional training in equity practices.

The successful candidate will:
1. Teach a variety of logistics, business administration, and related fields at the certificate and associate degree levels.
2. Develop and update curriculum, syllabi, and assessment to align with industry standards and student learning outcomes.
3. Actively participate in department and college-wide committees, including those focused on curriculum review, program assessment, and institutional planning.
4. Stay current with advancements in logistics and business administration, incorporating emerging technologies and best practices into course content.
5. Maintain regular office hours and engage in student support activities beyond the classroom.
6. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry professionals to ensure the program remains relevant and effective.
7. Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay informed about best practices in education.
8. Take on leadership roles within the department and institution as needed.
9. Demonstrate a strong commitment to serving students, the department, the college, and the broader community.
10. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and connect students with available support resources
11. Participate in college governance, department, division and institutional committees.
12. Contribute to curriculum and program development efforts.
13. Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
14. Engage in professional development activities to enhance instructional effectiveness.
15. Create an engaging and interactive learning environment that promotes instructor-student interaction.
16. Effectively teach and support students diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
17. Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate the unique needs of individual students and classes.
18. Reflect on and respond to evidence-based assessment of student learning.
19. Demonstrated a commitment to integrating new instructional technologies, including interactive tools for both in-person and online courses.
20. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
21. Fulfill all full-time faculty responsibilities, including holding weekly office hours and completing 24 hours of professional development ("flex credit") through workshops and seminars.
22. The position assumes a full-time workload of 40 hours per week, encompassing responsibilities such as teaching, class preparation, student evaluation, office hours, committee participation, curriculum and program development, assessment of student learning outcomes, program review, student activities and other duties as outline in the bargaining unit agreement.
23. Maintain industry expertise to ensure the logistics curriculum remains current with evolving educational and industry standards.
24. The successful candidate must uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics in alignment with the expectations of the position.
25. Develop and implement innovative instructional strategies, including technology-enhanced and project-based learning approaches
26. Contribute to workforce development efforts by collaborating with industry partners on internship and job placement opportunities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. This is a long-term temporary, non-tenure track position for the 2025-2026 academic year. RCCD employees who have served in a long-term temporary capacity within the last three years are not eligible to apply for this 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.

NOTE: This is a long-term temporary, non-tenure track position only and will terminate after the end of the 2020-2021 academic year. There is no guarantee that this position will be funded after the 2025-2026 academic year. Being offered and accepting this long-term temporary position in no way implies that an interview will be granted for any subsequent full-time positions, nor does it imply any "inside track" to such a position.

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) 222-8039.

Required Applicant Documents:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Optional Applicant Documents:

Doctorate Transcript
Other Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript

Effective Employment Date: August 2025

Application Deadline: 06-24-2025

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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) 328-3874.

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Visiting Assistant Professor, Business Administration-Logistics (One-Year Temporary) (Norco College)

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