"Adjunct Public Administration, B.A. and M.A. Programs (online), (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 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:

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. For Remote Positions: We are currently accepting applications from residents of the following states: CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WI. Job Status: Part time.

Job Description:

The History and Political Science Department is seeking candidates for an adjunct teaching position in Public Administration. The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching. Responsibilities begin August 2025 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses in Public Administration.

BA Courses:

• PBA 1000 - Principles of Public Administration (3)
• SCL 1002 - Understanding the Political World (3)
• PBA 1065 - U.S. Democracy
• PBA 2070 - Scope and Methods of Political Science (3)
• PBA 3000 - Administrative Law and Bureaucracy (3)
• PBA 3040 - Budgets and Grant Writing (3)
• PBA 3050 - State and Local Government (3)
• PBA 4041 - Issues in Public Policy (3)
• PBA 4050 - Capstone: Cross-Sector Collaborations (3)

MA Courses:

• MPA 6001 - Foundations of Public Administration (3)
• MPA 6010 - Research and Analysis for Public Administration (3)
• MPA 6020 - Cross-Sector Leadership and Collaboration (3)
• MPA 6030 - Financial Management for Budgeting and Public Administration (3)
• MPA 6050 - Strategic Planning for Community and Economic Development
• MPA 6070 - Communication and Public Service
• MPA 6080 - Policy Implementation and Program Evaluation
• MPA 6095 - MPA Capstone Project

Responsibilities:

• Teach online courses
• Design online courses as appropriate
• Contribute in preparing students for their post graduate career and finding who they are called to be
• Participation in program, department, and/or institutional activities as appropriate

Qualifications:

• Education: Ph.D. (preferred), M.A. in field of Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Leadership, or similar degree
• Experience/Knowledge: Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of online pedagogy, instructional strategies and principles appropriate to teaching adult students.
• 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.
• A commitment to excellent online teaching at the undergraduate level in a Christian liberal arts context is preferred, as well as experience in public administration.