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At Riverside University of California, our renowned faculty inspire students to push the limits of knowledge, explore innovative fields, and pave the way toward impactful, future-ready careers.

Professional Faculty

No university can excel without a dedicated team of educators who bring real-world expertise to the classroom. The professional faculty at Riverside University of California blend academic excellence with industry experience to deliver cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills. By equipping students with advanced methodologies and strategic insights, our graduates go on to build thriving careers in their chosen fields—making Riverside University of California proud of their accomplishments.

Featured Faculty Members of Riverside University of California

As highlighted above, Riverside University of California is proud of its accomplished and professional faculty, dedicated to empowering students and helping them shape their futures. Excellence in education is at the heart of our mission. Below are just a few of our distinguished faculty members—many of whom are proud Riverside alumni who now give back to the university community and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Department of Engineering

Department of Performing Arts

  • Dewey Myers
  • deweymyers@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Sammy Nash
  • sammynash@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor
  • Drew Bryan
  • drewbryan@Riverside.education
  • Assistant Professor

Department of Natural Sciences

  • Naomi Pena
  • naomipena@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Janice Garza
  • janicegarza@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor
  • Reginald Fox
  • reginaldfox@Riverside.education
  • Assistant Professor

Department of Occupational Safety & Fire Sciences

  • Corey Cruz
  • coreycruz@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Douglas Mendoza
  • douglasmendoza@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor
  • Gerald Wood
  • geraldwood@Riverside.education
  • Professor

Department of Applied Arts

  • Christy Romero
  • christyromero@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Robert Long
  • robertlong@Riverside.education
  • Assistant Professor
  • Anthony Ray
  • anthonyray@Riverside.education
  • Professor

Department of Social Sciences

  • Johnathan Parsons
  • johnathanparsons@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Leona Mills
  • leonamills@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor
  • Bethany Lynch
  • bethanylynch@Riverside.education
  • Professor

Department of Psychology

  • Lora Wilson
  • lorawilson@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Johanna Fisher
  • johannafisher@Riverside.education
  • Assistant Professor
  • Margaret Walters
  • margaretwalters@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor

Department of Political Sciences

  • Janie Mcbride
  • janiemcbride@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Chad Craig
  • chadcraig@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor
  • William Lee
  • williamlee@Riverside.education
  • Professor

Department of Business & Management

  • Cynthia Mills
  • cynthiamills@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Faye Griffin
  • fayegriffin@Riverside.education
  • Assistant Professor
  • Henry Greer
  • henrygreer@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor

Department of Computer Sciences

  • Mabel Pope
  • mabelpope@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Genevieve Lane
  • genevievelane@Riverside.education
  • Assistant Professor
  • Pat Arnold
  • patarnold@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor

Department of Education

  • Alfred Vega
  • alfredvega@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Carl Richardson
  • carlrichardson@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor
  • Abraham McCormick
  • abrahammccormick@Riverside.education
  • Professor

Department of Criminal Justice

  • Fred Walters
  • fredwalters@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Jack Grant
  • jackgrant@Riverside.education
  • Assistant Professor
  • Jason Lynch
  • jasonlynch@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor

Department of Social Services

  • Miranda Hill
  • mirandahill@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Gary Schmidt
  • garyschmidt@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor
  • Natalie Page
  • nataliepage@Riverside.education
  • Professor

Department of Health Sciences

  • Noah Gibson
  • noahgibson@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Dorothy Cummings
  • dorothycummings@Riverside.education
  • Assistant Professor
  • Brandon Montgomery
  • brandonmontgomery@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor

Department of Law & Legal Studies

  • Terence Cortez
  • terencecortez@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Stacey Powell
  • staceypowell@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor
  • Annette Parsons
  • annetteparsons@Riverside.education
  • Professor

Department of Nursing

  • Thelma Simpson
  • thelmasimpson@Riverside.education
  • Head of Department
  • Pedro Cobb
  • pedrocobb@Riverside.education
  • Assistant Professor
  • Micheal Howell
  • michealhowell@Riverside.education
  • Senior Professor

Riverside University of California Offers Benefits to Faculty Members

Resources For Teaching
Secure Retirement Plans
Work-Life Balance
Professional Development & Leadership

Full-Time Faculty At Riverside University of California By Race & Gender – 2023

Part-Time Faculty At Riverside University of California By Race & Gender - 2023

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Facts About Students & Faculty

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