Adjunct Professor – Education & Special Education

Job Description:

Pacific Oaks College

Department of Education

Adjunct Professor Education and Special Education

Part-time / Adjunct

Salary: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School is recruiting Adjunct Professor in Education and Special Education for instructional assignments based in Pasadena California with opportunities for off-site and online instruction.

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 Department of Education prepares educators and practitioners who are committed to equity inclusion and student success through reflective socially just and practice-informed education.

The Adjunct Professor in Education delivers high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction that bridges theory and professional practice supporting adult learners through equity-centered constructivist and trauma-informed pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Education and Special Education courses.

• Engage adult learners through inclusive pedagogy.

• Assess student learning and maintain records.

• Foster respectful and supportive learning environments.

• Communicate professionally with students and academic leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education or a related field.

• Relevant professional experience in Education.

• Knowledge of educational theory curriculum development and effective teaching practices in higher education.

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in an online format using a Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas).

• Commitment to Pacific Oaks Colleges mission and social justice values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Education or related field.

• Publications or research in Education.

• Proficiency in Canvas LMS Microsoft Office Suite and online teaching tools.

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 opportunities 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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