If you are a business faculty member don't even consider this place - Assistant Professor UC Riverside Employee Review

1.0
Aug 19, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Lower cost of living than L.A. Close to L.A. and Orange County. Can live near campus

Cons

This is a terrible place for business faculty. Heavy teaching load, large classes, little support. Strong senior faculty and good dean left because they were harassed by the senior administration for trying to create a good business school. Really weak senior faculty are left and they abuse the junior faculty. The larger campus and senior administration use the business school to generate cash to support other parts of campus and low teaching loads for favored units like the sciences.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Great institution serving a diverse student population. Plenty of interesting research labs. Decent benefits.

Cons

Commuter school so traffic and parking can be terrible. Select your PI wisely, and ensure healthy work life balance.

5.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good balance and structure depending on the professor you work for. Good recommendations from professor for life.

Cons

Professors will take credit for your work and overwork you at times.

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