Faculty Opportunities

The Whittier College Teacher Education Program invites applicants for its adjunct pool.

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 5-7:50 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

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Department Chair and/or designated member of the faculty to understand Whittier College’s teacher education programs and how the course they teach fits within relevant scopes & sequences. 
  • Participate in the Faculty-Adjunct Kick-Off held just prior to the academic term.
  • Plan and deliver instruction for the designated course
  • Monitor student learning, assign, and input final grades
  • Hold weekly office hours (in person or via Zoom)

Position Qualifications and Requirements

  • MA or MS or Ph.D., or Ed.D. in education or related field (depending on the program)
  • Minimum of three years' experience as a credentialed teacher of culturally and linguistically diverse adolescents OR 3 years equivalent experience (describe the equivalent experience)
  • Knowledge of CA K-12 content standards and frameworks
  • Evidence of experience and commitment to teaching college students of diverse backgrounds and/or preparing teachers for diverse student populations (e.g., course syllabus or professional development agenda/presentation, sample assignment or workshop activity, instructional materials highlighting differentiation strategies, etc.).  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience implementing culturally relevant and social justice pedagogies
  • Experience supporting teachers, teacher candidates, and/or new teachers.
  • Committed to ongoing professional development to maintain currency in the field, including effective use of technology
  • Knowledge of CTC Teaching Performance Expectations (applicable to teaching courses in the credential program)

Application Deadline

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).

Whittier College invites applications for an adjunct faculty for Mathematics.

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

Responsibilities

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.

Position Qualifications and Requirements

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.

Application Deadline

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.

Whittier College is committed to attracting and retaining a high quality, diverse faculty with a shared passion for student-centered teaching and mentoring. 

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.