Adjunct Professor (MSW)

Job Description:

Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School

Social Work

Adjunct Professor (MSW)

Part-time

Salary: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School is recruiting an Adjunct Professor for our 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

The Pacific Oaks College Masters in Social Work (MSW) Program invites applicants to apply for the online adjunct professors pool for the Spring Summer and Fall semesters. Pacific Oaks College MSW students represent a wide range and diverse cross-section of the national population. Our non-traditional students work full-time have families and possess a variety of employment and life experiences. The program having received full accreditation in 2024 is experiencing rapid enrollment growth and is seeking well-qualified highly motivated well-organized individuals with online teaching experience to teach courses in the online asynchronous program.

MSW courses are fully built and our adjuncts are not responsible for creating syllabi or curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate interactive high-quality online courses within the Masters in Social Work (MSW) Program using the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Maintain an active and supportive presence in the online classroom including responding to student inquiries within 2448 hours.
• Provide timely constructive feedback on assignments and submit grades in accordance with established deadlines.
• Engage students through meaningful dialogue reflective practices and collaborative learning approaches that support academic success.
• Identify students who may be at risk academically and refer them to appropriate institutional support services.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to review refine and enhance course content in alignment with program goals and academic standards.
• Complete required faculty onboarding adjunct training modules and participate in scheduled adjunct and all-faculty meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work practice is required showcasing exemplary professional expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in an online format using a Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas).
• Strong communication skills and commitment to cultural responsiveness.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Social Work or a closely related field and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential is preferred.
• Prior graduate-level teaching experience particularly in online or hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with Pacific Oaks pedagogy and integration of social responsibility in business education.
• Proficiency in Canvas LMS Microsoft Office Suite and online teaching tools.

• Proven track record of professional excellence in social work with a commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

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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