Anatomy Learning Institute Adjunct Pool (2025-26)
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 5013 - 6684
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Gods 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 Anatomy Learning Institute is seeking candidates for multiple adjunct teaching positions as well as adjunct faculty to develop curricula in the anatomical sciences (Gross anatomy embryology neuroanatomy & histology)Salary:
PLNU adjunct pay: Using a 3-unit full semester appointment as a pay guide the adjunct pay range is $5013 - $6684. The units will determine the actual salary.
Job Status:
Part time***
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Adjunct faculty members must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to effective undergraduate or graduate teaching in 1 or more of the above-mentioned anatomical sciences. Adjuncts are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct manage motivate and evaluate students and do the following:
Teach undergraduate and graduate level anatomy courses
Work with human body donors (cadavers) to teach prosection or dissection-based curricula
Prepare prosected human materials for teaching
Invest in students professional development
Participate in Point Loma Nazarene University activities as appropriate
Mentor students in research or professional experiences as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate preferred; masters in anatomy accepted
Extensive experience working with human body donors to teach anatomy
Potential for outstanding teaching as demonstrated by prior classroom in person and online experience
Experience creating new curricula at the undergraduate or graduate level (for persons developing curriculum only)
Ability to work collaboratively with College of Health Science faculty in course instruction and/or design
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.
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church addition faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNUs 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 a candidate would be a good match the department chair will be in contact with that candidate 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
2 Letters of References (for confidential references have letters sent to the Director of the Anatomy Learning Institute or )
Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed
Statement of faith
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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 Gods 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.
Key Skills
- Computer Data Entry
- Account Management
- Apache Commons
- ABAP
- Content Development
- BPO
About Company
Point Loma Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts college. Its main campus is located on the oceanfront in San Diego, California, United States.
