Adjunct Professor, Doctoral Research Instruction (EdD Program)

Saybrook University; Pasadena (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical & dental coverage

Life & disability insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Pacific Oaks College and Children's School in Pasadena, CA, invites applications for the Adjunct Professor, Doctoral Research Instruction in the EdD program. This online role involves delivering synchronous doctoral courses and advising dissertation work, with a total time commitment around 7.5 hours per week plus prep time.

Candidates should hold an EdD/PhD (or equivalent) and have graduate-level teaching experience, ideally in ECE, education, or related fields, plus a commitment to inclusive,

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (EdD, PhD, or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Doctoral dissertation or equivalent research project completed.
• Experience teaching graduate or doctoral courses in higher education.
• Commitment to Pacific Oaks College's mission and social justice values.

Responsibilities

• Synchronous instruction weekly, Tue/Thu evenings 6-9pm for the 7-week semester.
• Instruct doctoral courses in research theory/methods and/or applied statistics.
• Provide timely, substantive feedback on student work.
• Support students in literature reviews, proposals, and dissertations.
• Engage adult learners through inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Maintain academic records and communicate with students and leadership.
• Be available ~2 hours weekly for office hours via Zoom/Teams.
• Participate in faculty meetings and curriculum discussions as needed.

Skills

Online teaching

Doctoral instruction

Research methods

Data analysis

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Online collaboration

Education

EdD/PhD (or equivalent)

Doctoral dissertation completed

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Online teaching tech

Job description

Job Description: Position: Adjunct Professor, Doctoral Research Instruction (EdD Program)

Department: Department of Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Employment Type: Part-time

Salary: $35.00 per hour

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

This position and course assignments will be delivered online through remote instruction. The course offerings are offered per semester and based on available offerings within the department of EdD in Early Childhood Education. Other duties of dissertation/doctoral research project advising may be offered based on additional qualifications, availability (long-term time commitment), and needs of the EdD program. The role is estimated at 7.5 hours per week during the 7-week semester, with an additional 5-7 hours per week allocated for pre- and post-course preparation.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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

$35.00 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.

Benefits

Pacific Oaks offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education.

Some of our key benefits include:

• generous paid time-off
• medical and dental coverage
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• retirement plan with employer contribution
• multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development
• regular employee appreciation events

Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.