Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly) Full Time/Part Time status: Part-time Semester: Fall 2026 Salary: $2,250 per credit
Reports to: Department Chair
Location/Department: Whittier College / Academic Affairs / Biology
The adjunct professor will teach the following courses in Fall 2026: BIOL 152L (4 credits) BIOL 151L (4 credits)
Biology of Organism laboratory (BIOL 152L) This lab course is intended for biology majors and students in related STEM programs. It provides an introduction to the structure and function of the organism as a whole. The course is organized around central problems that all organisms, both plants and animals, must solve. Problems to be examined include feeding strategies, gas exchange, water balance, waste disposal, circulation, thermoregulation, dealing with gravity, and locomotion. The laboratory will introduce students to experimental design. Two laboratory sections.
Cell and Molecular Biology laboratory (BIOL 151L) This lab course is intended for biology majors and students in related STEM programs. It provides an introduction to the structure and function of cells. Emphasis will be on how molecules are organized within cells to allow for energy production, synthesis of new materials, communication with other cells, replication of genetic information, and reproduction. The laboratory will introduce many ways of studying cells and molecules, including various forms of microscopy and basic recombinant DNA techniques. Two laboratory sections.
Whittier College is seeking a broadly trained Biologist with a preferred expertise in Marine Biology, Biology of Organisms, and/or Cellular Molecular Biology. Successful candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and a dedication to innovative and effective teaching that prepares a diverse student body for future success. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Ph.D. or Masters, we will also consider candidates who have achieved ABD status within the biological sciences in any one of the fields mentioned above. Teaching load includes two lower division laboratory sections, one nonmajors general biology course and one upper division course with lab. Courses described below.
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 emailed to cpalagon@whittier.edu. For full consideration, all materials need to be submitted by April 30, 2026.
Prospective candidates may apply to teach ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits) and/or ECON 386 Growth & Development (3 credits) starting August 2026.
Salary Range: $2,250/credit Reports to: Department Chair Location/Department: Whittier College / Academic Affairs
ECON 201: Instructors with a minimum of ABD status or earned PhD, with specialization in Microeconomics and teaching (or TA) experience with Introductory Microeconomics are preferred. ECON 386: Instructors with a minimum of ABD status or earned PhD, with specialization in Development Economics and teaching (or TA) experience with Development Economics are preferred.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Whittier College does not sponsor employment-based visas for adjunct faculty appointments and does not participate in the E-Verify program.
Because participation in E-Verify is required for certain employment authorization categories, including STEM OPT extensions, applicants who would require employer participation in E-Verify to obtain or maintain employment authorization are not eligible for this position.
ECON 201 Principles of Economics: Micro – Introduction to the theory of price and market behavior. Includes analysis of consumer choice, decisions by firms, industrial organization, and governmental policy as it affects markets. Also includes discussion of economic efficiency and income distribution in the market economy. No prerequisite(s).
Class times:
Office hours: Two in-person office hours per section taught each week.
ECON 386 Growth & Development – Surveys the main economic models of growth and development. Topics include: Why are some countries rich and others poor? Can less developed countries catch up with the income level of the developed world? What are the determinants of economic growth and development? Can growth continue forever? The course addresses policy issues related to poverty, income distribution, structural change, savings, foreign trade. Prerequisite: ECON 200 Principles of Economics: Macro or ECON 201 Principles of Economics: Micro.
Office hours: Two in-person office hours per week.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
This is an in-person position based in Whittier, California.
If interested, email a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and full course evaluations (either as Instructor or Teaching Assistant) to Dr. Roger White (rwhite1@whittier.edu).
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: Fall 2026 Salary: $2,250 per credit Reports to: Department Chair Location/Department: Whittier College / Academic Affairs / Math
Teach one or two lower division math classes in the areas of algebra, precalculus, or elementary statistics. The teaching load for this position is 1 or 2 courses per semester, and/or 3-8 credits. The position entails offering core courses in the field of math.
A qualified candidate will have at minimum a master's degree in mathematics, statistics, or related field and evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate level.
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 Adrian Riskin at ariskin@whittier.edu. For full consideration, all materials need to be submitted.
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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