"Assistant Professor, Business (Del Norte Center and Pelican Bay State Prison)"

Assistant Professor, Business (Del Norte Center and Pelican Bay State Prison)

Company: College of the Redwoods

Job Location: Eureka, 95501

Category: Business Administration

Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Del Norte Education Center

Location: Del Norte

Summary

This position is for a full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor in Business based out of the Del Norte Education Center in Crescent City, California. Courses will be offered to incarcerated students inside Pelican Bay State Prison and at the Del Norte Campus in Crescent City, CA. Teaching assignments in the college's innovative Pelican Bay Scholars Program will include night and possibly weekend assignments. The position may also involve teaching courses through correspondence, on-line or other distance modalities. The Assistant Professor - Business will teach courses as assigned from the General Business, Small Business Management, and Management and Supervision curriculum.

Additional responsibilities and duties include:

• Participate in community advisory committee meetings and program discussions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Business curriculum, including transfer/articulation agreements with colleges and universities.
• Engage in community outreach in support of the General Business, Small Business Management, and Management and Supervision Programs.
• Participate in institutional, program, degree, and course-level assessment.
• Active participation in the College's shared governance process.
• Active participation in program development at Pelican Bay.

Anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business.
• Previous teaching experience that provides the candidate with the ability to teach a broad range of Business, Bookkeeping, Finance, Marketing, and Economics courses.
• A minimum two years' of supervisory experience working in a business related field.
• Experience teaching incarcerated students in a correctional facility.
• Demonstrated experience with, and commitment to, working in a highly collaborative working environment.

Education and Experience

Master's degree from an accredited institution 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 a Master's in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

Salary Grade: Based on education and experience

Salary: $69,660 - $99,963/Annually (Salary range, based on education, continues to a maximum of $156,613/Annually)

Contact(s): Human Resources

Contact Phone: 707-476-4140

Contact Email: hr@redwoods.edu

Start Date

Fall 2026

Posting Number: F00175P

Requisition Number: 26-64

Job Close Date: 08/22/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required.

College of the Redwoods Faculty Organization is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods faculty employees. Each employee hired into a faculty position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.

Initial salary placement is determined by education and teaching/professional experience. Refer to the CRFO Collective Bargaining Agreement for specific details on salary placement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided by the District for all full-time employees and their dependents.

Application Process

Required Materials

Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/

You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.

1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Professional resume or curriculum vitae
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)
4. A statement of Teaching Philosophy

Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.

Application Procedures

All documents included in your application file become the property of the District and will not be returned. Your application for this job posting will not be considered for future openings. New documents must be submitted for each job posting. Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States. This transcript evaluation must be attached to the application in order to be considered complete. A list of suggested Transcript Evaluation Services can be found here.

To be included in the first review, the applicant must complete the online application process by 5:00 p.m. PST on the closing or first review date.

If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply or interview for this job posting, please call Human Resources.

For assistance or information, please contact:

College of the Redwoods

Human Resources

7351 Tompkins Hill Road

Eureka, CA 95501-9300

Phone 707-476-4140

Fax 707-476-4421

TTY 711

Email hr@redwoods.edu

Selection Process

All complete applications will be reviewed by a representative screening committee. Selected candidates will be invited to appear for a personal interview at College of the Redwoods. Expenses incurred in connection with the site interview will not be reimbursed.

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