Part-Time MFT Adjunct Professor — Flexible, Inclusive Teaching

The Community Solution Education System; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School in Pasadena, California, is recruiting an Adjunct Professor for the Marriage & Family Therapy department. The role involves delivering graduate-level instruction across Traditional, Trauma, Latinx, African American, and LGBTQIA+ tracks, using Canvas LMS and current course materials.

The ideal candidate demonstrates culturally centered pedagogy, anti-bias teaching, and inclusive excellence to support diverse adult learners and non-traditional students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience.
• Teaching or professional practice experience in the subject area.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver graduate-level Marriage & Family Therapy instruction using Canvas LMS and established course materials.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and assess student learning and progress.
• Adapt teaching methods to support diverse adult learners and non-traditional student populations.
• Communicate regularly with students through email, LMS, and Zoom to maintain engagement.
• Foster an inclusive, anti-oppressive, and equitable learning environment.
• Collaborate with program leadership and faculty on ongoing course and curriculum improvements.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings at least once per term while teaching.

Skills

Teaching experience

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in MFT / Psychology / Social Work

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School in Pasadena, California, is recruiting an Adjunct Professor for the Marriage & Family Therapy department. The role involves delivering graduate-level instruction across Traditional, Trauma, Latinx, African American, and LGBTQIA+ tracks, using Canvas LMS and current course materials.

The ideal candidate demonstrates culturally centered pedagogy, anti-bias teaching, and inclusive excellence to support diverse adult learners and non-traditional students.