"Adjunct Public Administration, B.A. and M.A. Programs (online), (2025-26)"

Job Summary: PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The university is seeking candidates for an adjunct teaching position in Public Administration.

Salary: PLNU adjunct pay range is $5,013 - $6,684 for a 3-unit full semester appointment. The actual salary depends on the units.

Job Status: Part time

Job Description: The History and Political Science Department is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching. Responsibilities begin August 2025 and include teaching a wide variety of online courses in Public Administration, such as:

• 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 to preparing students for their post-graduate career and helping them discover their calling
• Participate in program, department, and/or institutional activities as appropriate

Qualifications:

• Education: Ph.D. preferred, or M.A. in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Leadership, or similar degree
• Experience/Knowledge: Commitment to excellence in teaching, effectiveness with diverse students, knowledge of online pedagogy, and strategies for adult learners
• Philosophical: Commitment to Christian liberal arts education and support for the university's religious and educational goals
• Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement, 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

Selection Process: Involves application review, phone/Zoom interview, evidence of teaching, and interviews with academic leaders.

Special Instructions: Applicants remain in the adjunct pool for the upcoming school year. Required documents include CV, cover letter, statement of personal faith, philosophy of teaching, references, and unofficial transcripts. For questions, contact humanresources@pointloma.edu.