"Adjunct Pool (2026)/Literature, Journalism, Writing, and Modern Languages"

Adjunct Pool (2026)/Literature, Journalism, Writing, and Modern Languages

Posting Number: R0004188

Location: Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA

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:

The Department of Literature, Journalism, Writing, and Languages is seeking candidates for an adjunct teaching position. The university is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching.

As specific needs for adjuncts are not always known, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into an adjunct pool for consideration as positions become available.

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
Courses in a variety of subjects, which may include the following:

• College Composition
• Literature
• Foreign Language (Spanish & French)
• Journalism

Adjuncts must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching undergraduate level, including ways to instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students as well as the ability to write syllabi and deliver illustrated lectures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in a specified discipline from an accredited college. Doctorate preferred.
• Commitment to teaching excellence required. A minimum of one year teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of Point Loma Nazarene University's online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to adapt syllabi to include already established program, department, and university student learning outcomes.
• 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.

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
• 2 Letters of References (for confidential references, have letters sent to the assistant dean or humanresources@pointloma.edu)
• 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 or the assistant dean at bkirby@pointloma.edu.