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Adjunct Pool (2025-26)/Biology

Adjunct Pool (2025-26)/Biology

PLNU • Point Loma
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

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RESPONSIBILITIES
Adjuncts must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching undergraduate level courses. Adjuncts are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students as well as the ability to write syllabi.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Masters in a specified discipline from an accredited college. Doctorate preferred.

  • Commitment to teaching excellence required. A minimum of one year teaching experience in higher education preferred.

  • Ability to learn relevant sections of Point Loma Nazarene University's online integrated database system for student grading.

  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.

  • Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

  • The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Please realize that there may not presently be an adjunct position available.
When an opening becomes available for which you would be a good match, the department chair will be in contact with you for further dialogue, interviews, etc.


Approved applicants will remain in the adjunct pool for the upcoming school year only. To be reconsidered for the following school year, applicant will need to reapply. If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended before a contract is issued.

When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these Adjunct questions and upload the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Personal Faith

  • Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education

  • Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)

  • Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed

If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@pointloma.edu or the Search Committee chair at kkoudelk@pointloma.edu.

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.

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