PLNU
Adjunct Pool (2025-26)/Biology
San Diego - Point Loma · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
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About the role
- The Department of Biology is accepting applications for an adjunct pool in Biology.
- As specific needs for adjuncts are not always known, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into an adjunct pool for consideration as positions become available.
- PLNU adjunct pay: Using a 3-unit full semester appointment as a pay guide, the adjunct pay range is $5,013 - $6,684.
Responsibilities
- Adjuncts are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students as well as the ability to write syllabi.
Requirements
- Ability to learn relevant sections of Point Loma Nazarene University's online integrated database system for student grading.
- If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended before a contract is issued.
- Adjuncts must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching undergraduate level courses.
- 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 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.
- 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
Nice to have
- Masters in a specified discipline from an accredited college.
- Doctorate preferred.
- Commitment to teaching excellence 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.
Company info
- We are currently accepting applications from residents of the following states: CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WI
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