My condolences. The passing of a loved one is always difficult; even if all other things are going well. I wish you all the best for the job search.
An actual Ph.D., on the other hand, will be a good credential to have. You may want to think about completing that Ph.D. given the market. Even for CCs.
Chime. It's one thing to be ABD while working on the degree, but the SC may look at the CV and wonder if the PhD will ever be finished. Consider the competition, especially in a tough year like this one.
Good luck!