Distinguished by small class sizes, high-impact pedagogies, and an innovative liberal arts curriculum, it is a nationally recognized model for inclusion and diversity. With over 65% students of color, Whittier is both an HSI and AANAPISI. Founded in 1887, it is an independent, four-year liberal arts college with about 1,700 undergraduates, ideally situated in the scenic hills 18 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.
We welcome applications from individuals interested in working within our Multiple Subject, Single Subject (in the areas of Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English Language Arts, and Physical Education), and Education Specialist (Mild-to-Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs) Credential Programs, as well as our Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.
Appointments from the adjunct pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available to teach in-person courses located on Whittier College’s campus on very short notice.
Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly) Hours: Courses are offered once per week from 5:00-7:50 p.m., Monday through Thursday Full Time/Part Time status: Part Time Semester: TBD Salary: $2,250–$6,750. Compensation is set at $2,250 per credit, with the final payment determined by the total number of credits assigned to the course
Reports to: Department Chair Location/Department: Whittier College, Department of Education & Child Development
Review of completed applications is ongoing.
The position is based in Whittier, California. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest addressing educational experiences that correspond to the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching experience along with the names and contact information of three individuals who can serve as references to whittierjobs@whittier.edu as well as the Department Chair, Dr. Lauren Swanson (lswanson@whittier.edu).
Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly) Hours: Monday – Friday, 19 hours per week Full Time/Part Time status: Part-time Semester: Spring 2026 Salary: $6750 ($2,250 per credit)
Reports to: Department Chair Location/Department: Whittier College/Academic Affairs/Theatre, Film and Communication Arts
The teaching load for this position is one course per semester, and/or 3 credits. The position entails offering core courses in the field Theatre, Film and Communication Arts
The adjunct professor will teach the following courses in the Spring Semester 2026:
The Whittier College Department of Theatre, Film & Communication Arts is looking to hire a person with an MFA in Lighting Design and previous college-level teaching experience to teach THEA 345: Stage Lighting during the spring semester in 2026. This is a 3-credit course where students study stage lighting technology and stage lighting design theory and practice. As part of the course, students develop several lighting design projects. Students will also assist in the preparation of the stage lighting for the musical theatre production during the spring semester.
MFA in Lighting Design and previous college-level teaching experience.
November 15, 2025 or until filled
The position is based in Whittier, California. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest addressing educational experiences that correspond to the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; brief research and teaching statements; curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching; and the names and contact information of three individuals from whom you have requested confidential letters of recommendation. All application materials and letters of support should be sent to Jholmes@whittier.edu. For full consideration, all materials need to be submitted by November 15, 2025.
