Business/Business Technology (Entrepreneurship) Assistant Professor

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The Department maintains a focus on:

• Entrepreneurial mindset (opportunity-seeking, resilient, iterative, comfortable with ambiguity)
• Continuously reviewing and developing curricula in business and entrepreneurship to maintain strong and diverse programs.
• Instructional and Business-related technology skills such as:
  • Digital communication
  • Collaboration
  • Project management/productivity
  • Social media strategy
  • E-commerce
  • Business analytics
  • Customer relations management
  • Artificial intelligence literacy and digital innovation
  • Financial management
• Building and maintaining relationships with the local business and entrepreneur communities and organizations, such as:
  • The Small Business Administration
  • Sacramento Valley Small Business Development Center
  • SCORE Capital Corridor
  • California Office of Small Business Advocate
  • California Chapter of National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
  • United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy
• Student success, mentoring, and serving as faculty advisor to student clubs, such as:
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
• Planning, creating, organizing, leading, and executing business/entrepreneurship-related student events, competitions, and workshops.

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• BUS 350: Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
• BUS 210: The Business Plan
• BUS 212: Marketing for a Small Business
• BUS 214: Financing a Small Business
• BUS 216: Essential Records for the Small Business
• BUS 218: Management Skills for the Small Business
• BUS 220: Retailing and Merchandising for the Small Business
• BUS 224: Customer Service
• BUS 228: Selling Techniques for the Small Business
• BUS 300: Introduction to Business
• BUS 310: Business Communications
• BUS 340: Business Law

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. Master's 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 Master's in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.); OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in vocational education; OR the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must attach the following:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application

2. Letter of Interest

3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)

5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

6. Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see supplemental question section of application)

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  • Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.