We welcome applications from individuals interested in working within our Multiple Subject and Education Specialist (Mild-to-Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs) Credential Programs, as well as our Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Courses may be offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format, depending on program needs. 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 5-7:50 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, 5 hours per weekFull Time/Part Time status: Part-timeSemester: Spring 2027Salary: $7,089/semester
Reports to: Department ChairLocation/Department: Whittier College / Academic Affairs / Department of Political Science
The teaching load for this position is 1 course per semester, and/or 3 credits. The position entails offering core courses in the field of Political Science.
The adjunct professor will teach the following course in the Spring 2027: International Relations
Adjunct instructors in Political Science are required to have a minimum of M.A. or equivalent in Political Science, Public Policy, or a closely related field. ABD or PhD in these fields is preferred. Teaching excellence is of primary importance, so preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate prior teaching experience at a four-year liberal arts college.
Until filled or October 20
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 teaching statements; curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching; and the names and contact information of three individuals for references. All application materials and letters of support should be emailed to plsc@whittier.edu. For full consideration, all materials need to be submitted by October 20.
Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly)Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 1:30 – 2:50 pm, plus prep time and office hoursFull Time/Part Time status: Part-timeSemester: Spring 2027Salary: $7,089
Reports to: Department ChairLocation/Department: Whittier College / Academic Affairs / Art & Visual Studies
The teaching load for this position is one course per semester, and/or 3 credits. The position entails offering core courses in the field of Art & Visual Studies.
The adjunct professor will teach the following course in the Spring 2027 semester: ART 372, Media Theory & Visual Culture.
This course tracks key concepts and historically important texts in media theory and focuses specifically on contemporary media within the context of art and visual culture. We consider revised notions of originality and authorship in relation to copyright and intellectual property; address new modes of interactivity, virtual embodiment, and mapping, including the realms of computer vision and AI generated images; and assess the interests of artists as they make work about and within a range of media platforms.
Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; PhD, or PhD in progress preferred.
Until filled. Application review will begin in November.
The position is based in Whittier, California. Interested candidates should submit CV, letter of interest, and names of two references to whittierjobs@whittier.edu.
The adjunct professor will teach the following course in the Spring 2027: The Policy Process
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.
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