Adjunct Pool (2026-27) / Master of Social Work

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Sociology and Social Work at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is seeking candidates for an adjunct teaching position in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. This role involves teaching one or more courses in sociology or social work at the graduate level. PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, committed to providing higher education in a vibrant Christian environment that challenges minds, models character, and emphasizes service as an expression of faith. The university is dedicated to reflecting the diversity of God's kingdom and encourages applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty with strong teaching and scholarship skills or potential. Review of applications is ongoing as courses become available. The university and department particularly encourage applications from underrepresented minorities.

Requirements

• MSW or PhD in Sociology/Social Work
• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in undergraduate/graduate teaching.
• 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.
• Agreement to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the area of the graduate MSW program, including some general education and service courses.
• Instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate graduate students.
• Write syllabi and deliver illustrated lectures.
• Work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students (where possible).
• Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially.
• Participate in departmental activities and governance.
• Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and perform other normal faculty duties (when requested).
• Contribute in preparing students for their career and finding who they are called to be.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level