Adjunct Professor, Child Development (2025-26)

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:

Job Status:

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Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Adjuncts must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching adult students. Adjuncts are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct manage motivate and evaluate students.

• Design online and/or face-to-face

• Invest in students

• Participate in institution activities as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. Ed.D. (preferred) M.A. in field of child development or similar degree

• Instructional Design education and experience

• Adult teaching experience

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement

• Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education. Desire to work in an evangelical institution in the Wesleyan tradition. Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.

• Potential for outstanding course design

• Personal: 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard mouse and monitor. Vision to read documents email and other correspondence and reports on paper and computer monitor. Hearing and speaking to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Will also stand stoop push pull and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.

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 or the Search Committee chair at

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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.