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Job Description :

Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School

Social Work

Adjunct Professor (MSW)

Part-time

Salary : $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School is recruiting an Adjunct Professor for our campus in Pasadena, California.

About Pacific Oaks College and Children's School

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, a 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. 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 Master’s 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 Master’s 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 24–48 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

Preferred Qualifications

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 laws. In 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.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $25.00-28.00 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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 laws. In 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.