Adjunct Pool (2026-27) / School of Business

Job Summary

The Fermanian School of Business is seeking candidates to teach in its Traditional Undergraduate, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership programs.

Salary: PLNU Adjunct faculty are paid $2,283 per unit. Total compensation varies based on the number of units assigned for each course.

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. Adjuncts are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students and do the following:

• Teach undergraduate or graduate courses
• Invest in students
• Participate in institution activities as appropriate
• Involve students in research or professional experience as appropriate

Teach one or more classes in the following areas:

• Management
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Finance
• Leadership
• Economics
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Project Management
• Sustainability
• International Business
• Business Communications
• Business Law
• Organizational Behavior
• Operations Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Masters in a specified discipline from an accredited college.
• Experience: Commitment to teaching excellence required. A minimum of five years related work experience required. One year of teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to learn Point Loma Nazarene University's online course management system.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.

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 Fermanian School of Business Dean 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
• 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