Adjunct Professor - Human Development (HD)

Pacific Oaks Education • Pasadena, CA

1d • $25 - $28

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY : The Adjunct Professor in the Human Development (HD) program is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction for bachelor’s and/or masters students. This role involves teaching HD-level courses across various tracks, including part-time and full-time. The adjunct faculty member is expected to bring their expertise as a scholar and practitioner to create an engaging, academically rigorous, and inclusive learning environment that supports the success of students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently.

Requirements

• Expertise in Human Development and associated Social Science Disciplines: Deep understanding of human development methods, and practices, with the ability to effectively translate this knowledge into ground and online teaching.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Technological Proficiency: Competence in using learning management systems, particularly Canvas, to create an engaging and effective online learning environment.
• Adaptability and Responsiveness: Ability to respond promptly to student inquiries and adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Cultural Competency: Ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Master’s Degree in Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related disciplines is required;
• Teaching Experience: Previous graduate-level teaching experience is preferred, demonstrating the ability to deliver content effectively in an online format.
• Professional Expertise: Proven track record of professional excellence in social services, education or related settings, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Human Development, Sociology, Education, or related disciplines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a classroom culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring that all students feel respected and supported.
• Deliver assigned HD courses through ground and online instruction, ensuring the highest quality of teaching.
• Respond promptly and consistently to student inquiries, providing support and guidance throughout the course.
• Maintain timely and consistent communication with the department or core faculty regarding student progress and classroom dynamics.
• Submit grades according to established deadlines.
• Submit timecards for compensation in a timely manner.
• Develop proficiency in Canvas, the learning management system, with training provided as needed.
• Actively participate in HD adjunct faculty meetings as scheduled.
• Adjunct faculty are encouraged to attend monthly All-Faculty meetings, hosted by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Engage in curriculum development, review and assessment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• https://www.pacificoaks.edu/about/careers-pacific-oaks/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time