Assistant Professor, Geography (Moreno Valley College)

Moreno Valley College – Riverside Community College District (RCCD)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Tenure Track (Faculty)

Position Length: 10-Month Contract

Location: Moreno Valley, CA (Physical Campus)

Salary: $88,002 – $135,587 annually (Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6)

Posted: November 18, 2025

Application Deadline: February 6, 2026 (by 8:00 PM PST)

Effective Start Date: August 18, 2026

Category: Geography / Military

Position Type: Full-Time Faculty / Counselor / Librarian

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Position Overview

The successful candidate will teach primarily Physical Geography lecture and laboratory courses , with approximately 20% assignments in human/regional geography or geospatial studies . The department seeks individuals with strong capabilities in GIS and GIScience course development.

Candidates will contribute actively to course development, promotion of the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Geography , and student recruitment. Involvement in departmental committees and program-level assessments is expected.

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Institution Highlights

• MVC serves over 19,000 students annually across 65+ academic programs.
• Ranked 11th best community college in the U.S. (WalletHub 2025).
• Located in an affordable area of Southern California, within the Inland Empire.
• Faculty salary rankings:

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• 14th out of 72 districts for incoming faculty with a Master’s degree
• 6th for Master’s degree + 5+ years’ experience

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geography OR
• Bachelor’s in Geography AND Master’s in Geology, History, Meteorology, or Oceanography OR
• Equivalent (per California academic standards)

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• Evidence of teaching experience in Physical Geography lecture and lab

Preferred Qualifications

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• Teaching experience in introductory GIS
• Two years of classroom teaching experience (desired)
• Experience in any of the following:
• Web GIS
• Cartography
• Spatial data collection
• Geospatial methodologies

• Experience with assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
• Experience working with Latinx/Hispanic, African American, Native American, or socioeconomically minoritized student groups
• Expertise in culturally responsive geography instruction

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction across geography disciplines.

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• Apply culturally responsive and equity-based pedagogy.
• Lead or support program initiatives aimed at improving success among underrepresented student groups.
• Maintain office hours and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Develop course materials aligned with the course outline of record.
• Engage in curriculum development and student learning assessment.
• Complete 24 hours of professional development and 8 hours of equity training annually.

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• Meet all professional obligations per college and district guidelines.

Skills & Attributes

• Effective communication (written and oral)

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• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to inclusive, innovative teaching practices
• Understanding of equity issues in higher education

Conditions of Employment

• Full benefits (medical, dental) for employee and dependents
• $50,000 life insurance policy
• Orientation to college required

Colleges & Universities

• Expected involvement in committee work and student activities
• Compliance with FERPA and professional ethics standards

Required Application Materials

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Master’s Transcript or Equivalent

Optional (Recommended)

Education

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus (required if submitted under “Other Document”)
• Bachelor’s, Doctorate, or Other Transcripts

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

RCCD prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or any protected status.