Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly) Hours: Monday – Friday, 19 hours per week, Tues/Thurs 1:30 – 2:50pm Full Time/Part Time status: Part-time Semester: Fall 2026 Salary: $6,750.00
Reports to: Department Chair
Location/Department: Whittier College / Academic Affairs / Art & Visual Studies
The teaching load for this position is 1 courses per semester, and/or 3 credits. The position entails offering core courses in the field Art History & Visual Culture.
The adjunct professor will teach the following course in Fall 2026: ART 180 Narrative, Creative Storytelling, and Brown Identities in the United States (3 units)
Taught by a visiting artist, writer, or storyteller, this project-oriented course may feature personal biography, short fiction, art writing, oral histories, photo-based narrative, contemporary art practices or other types of storytelling and narrative created around the expansiveness of "brown" identities in the U.S. The course is open to all students and will be of special interest to those interested in exploring intersections of art, media, race, gender, and sexual orientation centered around Latinx, Asian American, Middle Eastern, south Asian, Indigenous, or other communities that may identify as "brown" in a racialized U.S. context.
Course meets in person Tues/Thurs 1:30 – 2:50pm in Fall 2026 (August 19 – December 12, 2026)
Adjunct instructors in Art & Visual Studies are required to have a minimum of Master’s degree or equivalent in art history, art, or a closely related humanities 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.
Until filled or August 1, 2026. For priority consideration, all materials should be submitted by May 15, 2026.
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 we may contact for letters of recommendation. All application materials and letters of support should be emailed to kalbers@whittier.edu. For priority consideration, all materials should be submitted by (May 15, 2026).
Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly) Hours: Monday – Friday, 19 hours per week, Mon/Wed 1:30 – 2:50pm Full Time/Part Time status: Part-time Semester: Fall 2026 Salary: $6,750.00
The teaching load for this position is (1) courses per semester, and/or 3 credits. The position entails offering core courses in the field Art History & Visual Culture.
The adjunct professor will teach the following course in Fall 2026: ART 371 U.S. Latinx Art & Visual Culture (3 units)
This course introduces a range of media and materials used in 20th and 21stcentury Latinx visual culture. Topics may include public and site-specific murals of the 1920s and later; photographic modernism and documentary practices from the 1920s and 30s as art and politics; the emergence of alternative media outlets for photojournalism; comic book and graphic novels; narratives of mapping and recovered histories; and contemporary art practices. The course additionally focuses on understanding historiographies of art writing and encourages experimentation with emerging digital humanities methods and other strategies for addressing a range of art and visual culture audiences (scholarly, journalistic, curatorial, popular etc). A particular emphasis on the resources and perspectives of greater Los Angeles.
Course meets in person, Mon/Wed 1:30 – 2:50pm in Fall 2026 (August 19 – December 12, 2026)
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 we may contact for letters of recommendation. All application materials and letters of support should be uploaded to (and emailed to kalbers@whittier.edu). For priority consideration, all materials should be submitted by May 15, 2026.
Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly) Full Time/Part Time status: Part-time Semester: Fall 2026 Salary: $2,250 per credit
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.
Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly) Hours: Monday – Friday, 6 hours per week Full Time/Part Time status: Part-time Semester: Fall 2026 Salary: $2,250 per credit
Location/Department: Whittier College / Academic Affairs / Department of Business Administration
This posting is for sabbatical coverage in Fall semester of 2026. The teaching load for this position is 2 courses in this semester, covering 6 credits. Alternately, applicants may apply for only one course at 3 credits, and a separate hire will be made for the other course. A single candidate who can teach both courses is preferred.
The position entails offering core courses in the field of Marketing. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience teaching these or closely related courses. A candidate who demonstrates strong performance when hired may be considered for future semesters.
The adjunct professor will teach one or both of the following courses in the Fall semester of 2026, at the listed days and times:
BSAD 320 – Marketing Principles (3 units) (Monday & Wednesday, 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.) BSAD 362 – Social Media Marketing (3 units) (Monday & Wednesday, 3:00 – 4:20 p.m.)
Adjunct instructors in Business Administration are required to have a minimum of a Master of Business Administration or a Master's degree in a closely related field. Doctoral candidates (ABD) or PhD holders in these fields are 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. Applications will begin first review on May 14, 2026.
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 from whom you have requested confidential letters of recommendation.
All application materials and letters of support should be emailed to ksmirnov@whittier.edu. For full consideration, all materials need to be submitted by May 14, 2026.
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).
We seek a dedicated and student-centered educator to teach undergraduate courses in general chemistry and organic chemistry, including associated laboratory sections. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine commitment to inclusive pedagogy and to supporting students. This is a one-year, non-tenure track appointment with a teaching load of 3–4 course equivalents per semester. Laboratory sections count as 0.5 course equivalents, and a typical semester may include a combination of lecture and laboratory sections in general and/or organic chemistry. Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full-time Salary Range: $66,500 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Location/Department: Whittier College / Chemistry
Prior undergraduate chemistry teaching experience, particularly organic chemistry
The deadline for complete applications is April 5, 2026. The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter; CV; evidence of teaching success (such as peer observations, awards, and/or a summary of teaching evaluations); statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages); and contact information for three professional references. All materials are to be submitted electronically to ppeterso@whittier.edu Direct questions regarding this advertisement to Dr. Peter Peterson (ppeterso@whittier.edu).
The position includes teaching Intermediate Macroeconomics or Intermediate Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics and/or Principles of Macroeconomics, and elective courses in Economics. Candidates with a primary teaching and research specialization in Macroeconomics or Microeconomics and secondary specializations/interests in Multidimensional Deprivation/Poverty in the U.S., International Development, Money & Banking, and/or International Political Economy are particularly encouraged to apply. The teaching load is 6 or 7 courses.
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full-time Salary Range: $75,000 annually
Reports to: Department Chair Location/Department: Whittier College / Economics
PhD must be completed by August 2026. We seek applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching, who may contribute to the College’s general education program and to interdisciplinary programs, who possess the potential for research productivity, and who are interested in involving undergraduates in their research agenda.
Review of applications starts immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter; CV; job market paper; statement of research agenda; summary of teaching evaluations; statement of teaching philosophy; and unofficial graduate transcripts. Additionally, please arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted by the letter writers. All materials are to be submitted electronically to the Department Chair at econsearch@whittier.edu
Direct questions regarding this advertisement to econsearch@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.
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.
