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
The department seeks a macroeconomist with teaching and research interests in development economics and multidimensional poverty. Preference will be given to candidates whose scholarship employs applied empirical methods and who can contribute to the department’s quantitative curriculum.
The successful candidate will teach six courses per year: one section of ECON 300 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, three sections of ECON 200 Principles of Macroeconomics, and two upper-division electives in monetary economics, development economics, or the candidate’s specialty. These courses serve Economics majors and minors as well as students in several other programs, and the position may also involve contributions to quantitative methods, interdisciplinary programs, and general education.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive and effective undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. The College particularly values candidates who can engage students in applied research, supervise undergraduate research and senior projects, and involve students in faculty scholarship as research assistants or coauthors. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Economics by the time of appointment. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and the potential to maintain a productive scholarly program are required. The position also carries responsibilities for academic advising, departmental governance, College service, and participation in the broader intellectual life of the Whittier College community. Tenure Status: Tenure TrackExempt Status: ExemptFull Time/Part Time status: Full-timeSalary Range: $90,000 annually; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Vice President Academic Affairs Location/Department: Whittier College / Economics
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Economics by the time of appointment. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and the potential to maintain a productive scholarly program are required. The position also carries responsibilities for academic advising, departmental governance, College service, and participation in the broader intellectual life of the Whittier College community.
November 15, 2026
Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their relevant teaching and mentoring experience, other relevant qualifications, and work authorization status; a curriculum vitae; a job market paper; a statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research interests; a graduate transcript; and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials to econsearch@whittier.edu. Direct questions regarding this advertisement to rwhite1@whittier.edu.
The Department of History at Whittier College seeks a colleague for a tenure-track, open-rank position in United States history, covering any period from the colonial era to the present. We particularly welcome applicants who specialize in African American or Native American history, or who study the histories of Latino and/or Asian American populations. Individuals who work on the historical intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, and/or other identity categories are especially encouraged to apply, as are candidates who bring depth and expertise in new or emerging fields, including environmental history and public history. A successful candidate will develop introductory as well as upper-division courses in areas that reflect their interests and will also participate in teaching departmental seminars and contribute to Whittier’s Liberal Education program.
We seek a colleague with a clear commitment to engaging with undergraduates from a wide range of racial, class, gender, cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds, and who wants to teach in a liberal arts setting, which means smaller classes, close academic mentoring of students, and continuous assessment and improvement of our teaching. Individuals with a history of, and commitment to, teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We also seek someone who is interested in collaboratively honing the curriculum of Whittier’s history major and, since faculty at Whittier College are also scholars, who has an ongoing and promising research agenda in their area of specialization and interest.
Tenure Status: Tenure TrackExempt Status: ExemptFull Time/Part Time status: Full-timeSalary Range: $80,000-$85,000 annually; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Vice President Academic AffairsLocation/Department: Whittier College / History
Successful candidates will have their Ph.D. in hand by August 2027. Candidates with extensive teaching experience as instructors are especially welcome.
December 31, 2026
Applicants should submit a letter of application (which describes relevant teaching and mentoring experiences, the dissertation and/or the most recent scholarly project, as well as other appropriate experiences), a statement of teaching philosophy, a CV, a graduate transcript, and two letters of reference. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials to historysearch@whittier.edu.
Direct questions regarding this advertisement to jorozco@whittier.edu.
The Department of Kinesiology seeks an outstanding candidate whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to educating a diverse body of students. The faculty member will have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses on motor learning and control, research methods/statistics, courses that contribute to the liberal arts curriculum, and selected courses in kinesiology at the introductory and advanced levels. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to supervise senior seminar projects and lead undergraduate research in motor learning and control. Whittier College prides itself on inclusive, hands-on teaching of undergraduates and engagement with students in undergraduate research. The faculty member will also help advise students and engage in service work for the college.
Tenure Status: Tenure TrackExempt Status: ExemptFull Time/Part Time status: Full-timeSalary: $80,000 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Vice President Academic Affairs
Location/Department: Whittier College / Kinesiology
Applicants should submit a letter of application, which describes relevant teaching and mentoring experiences, the dissertation and/or the most recent scholarly project, as well as other appropriate experiences, a statement of teaching philosophy, a c.v., a graduate transcript, and two letters of reference. Review of materials will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials to knssearch@whittier.edu.
Direct questions regarding this advertisement to mhouseholder@whittier.edu.
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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