Adjunct Professor – Education & Special Education

Adjunct Professor – Education and Special Education

Part‑time / Adjunct

Salary: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour

Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School, located in Pasadena, California, is a nonprofit institution rooted in Quaker values and a strong social justice heritage. The College offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, and certificate programs in education, human development, counseling, and related fields, while the Children’s School is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in anti‑bias education, emergent curriculum, and peaceful conflict resolution.

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. As an Adjunct Professor, you will deliver high‑quality undergraduate and graduate instruction that bridges theory and professional practice, supporting adult learners through equity‑centered, constructivist, and trauma‑informed pedagogy.

• 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.

• Master’s 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 College’s mission and social justice values.

• Doctorate in Education or related field.
• Publications or research in Education.
• Proficiency in Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and online teaching tools.

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

$25.00 – $28.00 per hour

Pacific Oaks College is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all people and strictly adheres to federal anti‑discrimination laws. 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.

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.

Pacific Oaks participates in E‑Verify and verifies identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.