Job Description
Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School is recruiting an Adjunct Professor- Organizational Leadership & Management for our campus in Pasadena, California.
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.
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.
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