Adjunct Pool (2025-26)/Chemistry

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
• When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these Adjunct questions and upload the following documents:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• 2 Letters of References (for confidential references, have letters sent to the Department Chair or humanresources@pointloma.edu)
• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed
• 3 Teacher Evaluations (if available)
• 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 kmaloney@pointloma.edu.
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• 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.

Additional Information

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship. Job Summary: The Department of Chemistry is accepting applications for an adjunct pool. 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. Salary: 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. Job Status: Part time *** Job Description:

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