Adjunct Pool (2025-26) Physician Assistant Program
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 5013 - 6684
Posted on:
30+ 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 Point Loma Nazarene University community is and intends to be a decidedly Christian community as exhibited by our shared beliefs corporate practices and Christlike character.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.
The Department of Physician Assistant Education is seeking candidates for multiple adjunct teaching positions across the Master of Science in Medicine Physician Assistant program.
Job Status:
Part time***
Job Description:
The Department of Physician Assistant Education is seeking candidates for adjunct teaching positions in the pending graduate program (Master of Science in Medicine Physician Assistant) to teach courses in one or more of the following areas:
Anatomy
Physiology
Pharmacotherapeutics (3 semester sequence)
Cardiology
Hematology/Oncology
Pulmonology
Gastroenterology
Orthopedics and Rheumatology
other courses or course components
Responsibilities begin in August 2025. Qualified applicants should have an advanced degree in basic science medicine (i.e. PA MD DO) or a closely related field. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate effective teaching and service in either the classroom or the clinical setting and will embrace the mission of Point Loma Nazarene University. The Department of PA Education is comprised of 5 full-time faculty members with a strong commitment to high quality teaching service and clinical competence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Adjunct faculty members should have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to effective graduate teaching. PLNU will offer training through our Center for Teaching and Learning on effective pedagogy.:
Teach graduate courses
Participate in institution and program activities as appropriate
Involve students in research or professional experience as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate preferred masters accepted
Potential for outstanding teaching as demonstrated by prior classroom or clinical teaching
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 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 letterssent to the Department Chair or )
Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed
3 Teacher or Preceptor Evaluations (if available)
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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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
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.
