Adjunct Professor- Organizational Leadership & Management

The Community Solution•Pasadena, CA

1d•$25 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adjunct Professor position provides instruction in the M.A. Organizational Leadership & Management (OLM) degree program in an onsite and hybrid format. The OLM program equips students to lead with authenticity and purpose—preparing them to guide diverse organizations through change, innovation, and transformation. Examples of OLM program courses include: Leadership and Organizational Behavior Leading Organizational Change and Development Strategic Planning and Decision-Making Business Principles for Leaders Human Diversity and Ethics Project and Operations Management Applied Research Project (I, II, III)

Requirements

Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Mgt.) in Organizational Leadership or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
At least three (3) years of professional experience in a relevant business or management setting.
Demonstrated ability to teach graduate courses in hybrid and/or online format using a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas).
Strong communication skills and commitment to cultural responsiveness.
Experience working with diverse student populations.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree, ( Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Mgt. ) or a related discipline.
Prior college-level teaching experience, particularly in hybrid and/or online environments.
Familiarity with Pacific Oaks pedagogy and integration of social responsibility in business education.
Proficiency in Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and online teaching tools.
Evidence of professional development or scholarly engagement in business and management trends.

Responsibilities

Teach and facilitate interactive, high-quality onsite and online courses within the M.A. in Organizational Leadership and Management program using the Canvas Learning Management system.
Maintain an active and supportive presence in the onsite or 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.