Part-Time MFT Adjunct Professor — Inclusive Teaching

The Community Solution Education System; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

FSA accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee events

Job summary

Pacific Oaks College is seeking qualified Adjunct Professors to teach in the Marriage & Family Therapy Department. The position offers part-time, adjunct faculty with flexible work options in Pasadena, CA, teaching across traditional and diverse tracks in MFT.

Responsibilities include graduate instruction, timely feedback, engagement through LMS/Zoom, and collaboration with leadership to improve curricula with a focus on anti-bias pedagogy and inclusive excellence.

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

Clinical experience

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in MFT or related field

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Pacific Oaks College is seeking qualified Adjunct Professors to teach in the Marriage & Family Therapy Department. The position offers part-time, adjunct faculty with flexible work options in Pasadena, CA, teaching across traditional and diverse tracks in MFT.

Responsibilities include graduate instruction, timely feedback, engagement through LMS/Zoom, and collaboration with leadership to improve curricula with a focus on anti-bias pedagogy and inclusive excellence.