Adjunct Professor, Doctoral Research Instruction (EdD Program)

The Community Solution•Pasadena, CA

13d•Remote

About The Position

Pacific Oaks College is seeking an Adjunct Professor with an emphasis in Doctoral Research Instruction for its Doctor of Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education program. This part-time, remote position involves teaching online doctoral-level courses in research methods and applied statistics, as well as potentially supporting dissertation advising. The role is estimated at 7.5 hours per week during the 7-week semester, with additional time for preparation. The college is a nonprofit institution rooted in Quaker values and social justice, fostering inclusive learning environments.

Requirements

Earned doctorate (EdD, PhD, or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.
The completion of a doctoral dissertation or applied research project of equivalence.
Experience teaching graduate or doctoral-level courses in higher education.
Commitment to Pacific Oaks College's mission and social justice values.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching doctoral research methods, dissertation seminars, capstone courses, or dissertation supervision.
Record of scholarly publications, presentations, or applied research in early childhood education or related fields.
Experience mentoring doctoral students and supporting dissertation development.
Proficiency in Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and online teaching technologies.
Administrative, policy, leadership, or practitioner experience within early childhood education settings.

Responsibilities

Synchronous instruction, to be administrated weekly on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, for the 7-week fall semester
Instruct doctoral-level courses (per semester contract and per available offerings) in research theory/methods and/or applied statistical analysis within the EdD in Early Childhood Education program.
Facilitate engaging learning experiences that promote critical inquiry, scholarly writing, and applied research.
Instruct and support students in the conceptualization of research topic ideas, development of literature reviews, research proposals, and doctoral-level projects.
Provide timely, substantive, and constructive feedback on student work.
Engage adult learners through inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Foster respectful, collaborative, and intellectually rigorous learning environments.
Assess student learning and maintain academic records in accordance with institutional policies.
Communicate professionally and regularly with students, faculty colleagues, and academic leadership.
Be available (for approximately 2 hours) and hold weekly office hours over Zoom or teams.
Contribute to program quality through participation in faculty meetings, curriculum discussions, doctoral seminars, faculty development, and assessment activities, as appropriate.