Adjunct Professor- Organizational Leadership & Management

Job Description

Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School

Community Psychology and Leadership Adjunct Professor
- Organizational Leadership & Management Part-time Salary: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School is recruiting an Adjunct Professor
- Organizational Leadership & Management 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 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)

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Application Materials Required

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
• Two recent Letters of Recommendation (within the last 1–2 years)
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Location

Hybrid:
This position is eligible for a combination of remote and onsite work, typically requiring in-person presence on designated days.

Anticipated Salary

$25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $ base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total…