Adjunct Professor MFT

Job Description:

Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School

Marriage and Family Therapy

Adjunct Professor

Part-time

Salary: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School is recruiting an Adjunct Professor for their campus in Pasadena California.

About Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School

Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School located in Pasadena California is a nonprofit institution rooted in Quaker values and a strong social justice heritage. The College offers bachelors masters a doctorate and certificate programs in education human development counseling and related fields while the Childrens School is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in anti-bias education emergent curriculum and peaceful conflict resolution. Together they foster inclusive culturally responsive learning environments that honor the unique potential of every individual. Employees join a mission-driven community committed to respect diversity social justice and lifelong learning.

About the Position

Pacific Oaks College is seeking qualified Adjunct Professors to teach in the Marriage & Family Therapy Department. Adjunct faculty are eligible to teach across all MFT programs: Traditional Trauma Latinx African American and LGBTQIA tracks. Faculty are responsible for delivering high-quality instruction fostering student engagement and supporting success in alignment with Pacific Oaks mission and values.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to culturally centered pedagogy anti-bias teaching practices and inclusive excellence ensuring that our diverse student body is supported in meaningful ways.

Responsibilities

• Deliver graduate-level Marriage & Family Therapy instruction using Canvas LMS and established course materials.
• Provide timely constructive feedback and assess student learning and progress.
• Adapt teaching methods to support diverse adult learners and non-traditional student populations.
• Communicate regularly with students through email LMS and Zoom to maintain engagement.
• Foster an inclusive anti-oppressive and equitable learning environment.
• Collaborate with program leadership and faculty on ongoing course and curriculum improvements.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings at least once per term while teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Marriage & Family Therapy Psychology Social Work or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience.
• Teaching or professional practice experience in the subject area.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Active licensure (LMFT or equivalent).
• Experience with Canvas or other LMS platforms.
• Published research presentations or professional contributions.

Location

Flex: This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements allowing employees to choose their work location based on role requirements and team needs.

Anticipated Salary

$25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Compliance with Federal Antidiscrimination Guidance

Pacific Oaks College is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunity to all people and strictly adheres to federal anti-discrimination accordance with DOJ guidance the College affirms that no programs hiring practices promotions admissions or other decisions shall provide preferential treatment based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected characteristics without appropriate lawful rationale. The College will also ensure compliance of its third-party contractors or program partners in this regard.

Disclaimer

The duties listed above describe the general nature and level of work expected of faculty in this position and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The College reserves the right to amend or modify the job description as institutional needs evolve. Pacific Oaks College provides equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation national origin age marital status disability or any other protected status under applicable law.

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