Online Adjunct Professor, Community Psychology

Pacific Oaks College & Children's School; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pacific Oaks College & Children's School in Pasadena, California, seeks an Adjunct Professor for the BA Community Psychology program to teach online courses using Canvas. This part‑time role emphasizes social justice, cultural responsiveness, and engaging diverse online learners.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with online teaching tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Community Psychology or a closely related field.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses online using a Learning Management System (Canvas).
• Strong communication skills and commitment to cultural responsiveness.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses for the BA in Community Psychology program using the Canvas LMS.
• Maintain active, responsive presence in the online classroom (24–48 hour response).
• Provide timely feedback and submit grades by deadlines.
• Foster dialogue, reflection, and collaborative learning for student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine course content and align with program goals.
• Complete onboarding and participate in adjunct/all-faculty meetings.

Skills

Online teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Cultural responsiveness

Student engagement

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Community Psychology or related field

Doctorate preferred (PhD, PsyD, or EdD)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pacific Oaks College & Children's School in Pasadena, California, seeks an Adjunct Professor for the BA Community Psychology program to teach online courses using Canvas. This part‑time role emphasizes social justice, cultural responsiveness, and engaging diverse online learners.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with online teaching tools.