"Anatomy Learning Institute - Adjunct Pool (2025-26)"

Job Summary

The Anatomy Learning Institute is seeking candidates for multiple adjunct teaching positions, as well as adjunct faculty to develop curricula in the anatomical sciences (Gross anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy & histology)

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

Adjunct faculty members must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to effective undergraduate or graduate teaching in 1 or more of the above-mentioned anatomical sciences. Adjuncts are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students and do the following:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level anatomy courses
• Work with human body donors (cadavers) to teach prosection or dissection-based curricula
• Prepare prosected human materials for teaching
• Invest in students' professional development
• Participate in Point Loma Nazarene University activities as appropriate
• Mentor students in research or professional experiences as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate preferred; master's in anatomy accepted
• Extensive experience working with human body donors to teach anatomy
• Potential for outstanding teaching as demonstrated by prior classroom in person and online experience
• Experience creating new curricula at the undergraduate or graduate level (for persons developing curriculum only)
• Ability to work collaboratively with College of Health Science faculty in course instruction and/or design
• 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.
• 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 a candidate would be a good match, the department chair will be in contact with that candidate 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 Director of the Anatomy Learning Institute or humanresources@pointloma.edu)
• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed
• Statement of faith