Assistant Professor, Physics; Riverside City College

Position Overview

Assistant Professor, Physics (Riverside City College) – Department of Physical Science. Ten‑month, tenure‑track, full‑time faculty position. Salary range:
Column C (Step 1) to Column H (Step 6) of the current Faculty Salary Schedule. The position is located at Riverside, California.

Deadline: 02/10/2026; 8:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach physics lecture and laboratory courses.
• Participate in outcomes assessment, curriculum and program development, and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Engage in faculty service, committee work, and departmental decision‑making.
• Maintain a workload of approximately 40 hours per week, including classes, preparation, student evaluation, office hours, and other duties.
• Facilitate student equity initiatives and lead programmatic efforts to support diverse student populations.
• Fulfill full‑time instructor duties, such as holding weekly office hours and completing 24 hours of required “flex credit” activities.
• Teach across a range of times and formats (early morning, day, evening, online, hybrid, or off‑campus).

Education:

• Master’s in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics; OR Bachelor's in physics or astronomy plus a Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics; or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least one year (two semesters or three quarters) of teaching physics as instructor of record at a community college or baccalaureate‑level institution.
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American, and other racially/ethnically and socioeconomically minoritized students.
• Demonstrated willingness to examine and refine instructional practices to enhance equity and inclusion.

The candidate must demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the diverse backgrounds (academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, ethnic) of community college students and possess the ability to address equity issues in the classroom.

• Ten‑month, tenure‑track position.
• Full‑time medical and dental benefits for employee and dependents.
• Life insurance coverage of $50,000.
• Orientation to college and adherence to Improvement of Instruction policy.
• Opportunities for participation in District and College promotional activities, committee work, and student services.

Required documents:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter (addressing qualifications)
• Teaching Philosophy
• Master’s (or equivalent) Transcript

Optional documents:

• Letters of Recommendation (up to
  3)
• Doctorate Transcript
• Bachelor’s Transcript

Submit an electronic online application, including all required and optional materials in PDF or Word format (