PLNU
Adjunct Pool - Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (2025-26)
Mission Valley Campus - San Diego, CA · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
SpringHRIS
About the role
- The Masters of Clinical Counseling is seeking candidates who could teach one or more of a variety of graduate-level courses.
- Our program offers courses throughout the year in three terms (Fall, Spring, and Summer) with 8 and 16 week courses.
- Classes are in person/on-ground, face-to-face, and vary from Monday to Thursday within the 2:00 to 8:15 pm range.
Responsibilities
- Develop, deliver and review course materials and syllabi.
Requirements
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to effective graduate-level teaching.
- Ability to learn the Canvas / Workday online system for student grading.
- MA/MS accepted with evidence of specialized experience and licensure. Advanced degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or a closely related field.
- Since this is a program that meets academic requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist and/or a Licensed Professional Counselor, the applicant should be licensed as either an LMFT or LPCC and have experience in clinical practice and/or supervision.
- Commitment to teaching excellence is required. A minimum of one year of teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
- Knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Experience to draw upon their own clinical training and experience to augment their teaching in the classrooms.
- Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- A thorough commitment to the religious and educational goals of the university.
- Philosophical: Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university. Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.
- Personal: 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.
Nice to have
- Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. preferred
- MA/MS accepted with evidence of specialized experience and licensure.
- Advanced degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or a closely related field.
- Commitment to teaching excellence is required.
Compensation
- PLNU adjunct pay: Using a 3-unit full semester appointment as a pay guide, the adjunct pay range is $5,013 - $6,684.
- The units will determine the actual salary.
Equal opportunity
- Provide accommodation for students who require it according to PLNU Educational Access Center.
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