Job Details

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

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.

Collaboration opportunities exist with The Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center (BCTC), particularly in geospatial science and hazards-related courses.

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:

  • 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)

• Evidence of teaching experience in Physical Geography lecture and lab

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

1. Deliver high-quality instruction across geography disciplines.

2. Apply culturally responsive and equity-based pedagogy.

3. Lead or support program initiatives aimed at improving success among underrepresented student groups.

4. Maintain office hours and participate in faculty meetings and committees.

5. Develop course materials aligned with the course outline of record.

6. Engage in curriculum development and student learning assessment.

7. Complete 24 hours of professional development and 8 hours of equity training annually.

8. Meet all professional obligations per college and district guidelines.

Skills & Attributes

• Effective communication (written and oral)

• 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

• 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):

• Teaching Philosophy

• Sample Syllabus (required if submitted under “Other Document”)

• Bachelor’s, Doctorate, or Other Transcripts

How to Apply

• Apply online via the official portal:
  (URL provided in original posting – not included here per guidelines)

• Only electronic applications are accepted (PDF or Word, max 2 MB per file)

• Applications must be fully completed (no “see resume” statements)

Diversity Commitment

Applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, as required under California Education Code §87360(a).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.