Adjunct Pool (2024-25) / School of Business

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

Masters in a specified discipline from an accredited college.

Commitment to teaching excellence required. A minimum of five years related work experience required.

One year of teaching experience in higher education preferred.

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.

Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

The position is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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

2 Letters of References (for confidential references, have letters sent to the Dean or [email protected])

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 [email protected]

At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.