Business Law Instructor, Part-Time

Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at to see the faculty salary schedule.

Shift Differential

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Location

Location Main Campus, High School partners

Department

Department Business/Management/Marketing

Open Date

Open Date 10/06/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 10/20/2026

Open Until Filled No

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA , UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function/Definition

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applicants on file to fill temporary assignments as needed. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing, or business education OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND Master’s degree in economics, personnel management, public administration, or J.D. or LL.B. degree OR Bachelor’s degree in economics with a business emphasis AND Master’s degree in personnel management, public administration, or J.D. or LL.B. degree OR the equivalency. AND Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

J.D. or LL.B

OR a Master’s degree in a business related area OR a Bachelor’s degree in business or related area AND a combination of successfully completed coursework, totaling at least twelve (12) units at the upper division level and twelve (12) units at the graduate level in the area in which the equivalency is requested, PLUS evidence of experience in a business or related area.

Responsibilities

Assignment may include teaching courses as assigned during day and evening hours.

Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching.

Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code.

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Desired Qualifications

Working Conditions

Position Description

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE- OPEN , RE- ADVERTISE , DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION . THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES .

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please provide three examples on how your work experience in business management/marketing/logistics/business law has prepared you to be a successful college-level instructor? (Open Ended Question)
• * Briefly describe your business-related teaching experience at the college level. Which courses have you taught, where did you teach them, and when were they taught? If you have never taught at the college-level, please share three of our management/marketing/logistics/business law classes you would feel most comfortable teaching and why? (Open Ended Question)
• * How do you bridge the gap between abstract business theory (e.g., marketing metrics or corporate finance) and the practical skills students need for immediate employment? (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)
• Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)

Optional Documents

• License or Credential
• Other Documents

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