Adjunct Pool (2025-26)/Physics and Engineering

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

12d

About The Position

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 Physics and Engineering is currently accepting applications for an adjunct pool in physics and engineering. We are looking for candidates with knowledge in physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering and mechanical engineering. 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. An email will be sent to notify you of your pool status. 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 Status: Part time

Requirements

• Masters in a specified discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Commitment to teaching excellence required.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of Point Loma Nazarene University’s online integrated database system for student grading and the University’s learning 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• For engineering adjuncts, industrial experience in engineering is desired.
• A minimum of one year teaching experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 follow course plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees