"Adjunct Pool (2025-26) Supervision (Clinical Practice, PPS, Ed Admin), Mission Valley"

Adjunct Pool (2025-26) Supervision (Clinical Practice, PPS, Ed Admin), Mission Valley

Posting Number: R0004048

Location: Mission Valley Campus - San Diego, CA / Online

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:

Provide ongoing, caring support for candidates at the Mission Valley Regional Center who are placed at a school site to complete Clinical Practice, PPS, or Ed Admin field experience requirements.

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:

RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise one or more Preliminary Teaching Credential (Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Educational Specialist) candidates, Pupil Personnel Services candidates, or Educational Administration candidates during an 8-week session, attend supervisor training meetings, and work with the program coordinator in resolving situations at the school site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical Practice Supervision: A valid California teaching credential with EL authorization, knowledgeable of Common Core integration, proven subject matter expertise, and experience with best practice in instructional methodologies.
• PPS Supervision: A valid California PPS credential, proven subject matter expertise, and experience with best practice in counseling methodologies.
• Educational Administration Supervision: A valid Clear Administrative Services Credential, proven subject matter expertise, and experience with best practices in administrative methodologies.
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid California driver's license and the ability to drive to school sites during the school day and supervise candidates in classrooms, fields, or gyms where they are assigned to teach.

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 humanresources@pointloma.edu or the SOE Deans office at soedeansoffice@pointloma.edu.