Adjunct Pool - Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (2026-27)
About The Position
Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, is seeking candidates for its Adjunct Pool for the Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling program for the 2026-27 academic year. The program offers graduate-level courses throughout the year in three terms (Fall, Spring, and Summer), with both 8 and 16-week course formats. Classes are conducted in person/on-ground, face-to-face, and are scheduled from Monday to Thursday between 2:00 PM and 8:15 PM. PLNU is committed to reflecting the diversity of God's kingdom and encourages applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty with a commitment to teaching excellence.
Requirements
- Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. preferred; MA/MS accepted with evidence of specialized experience and licensure.
- Advanced degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or a closely related field.
- Licensed as either an LMFT or LPCC.
- Experience in clinical practice and/or supervision.
- Commitment to teaching excellence is required.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to effective graduate-level teaching.
- Knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Experience to draw upon their own clinical training and experience to augment their teaching in the classrooms.
- Ability to learn the Canvas / Workday online system for student grading.
- Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- A thorough commitment to the religious and educational goals of the university.
- Philosophical: 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.
- Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate class instruction for a graduate-level course according to department standards.
- Develop, deliver and review course materials and syllabi.
- Evaluate student performance and provide substantive feedback on students' performance in class and assignments.
- Utilize the Canvas platform for assignments, grading, and course structure.
- Input Final Grads in Workday.
- Provide accommodation for students who require it according to PLNU Educational Access Center.
- Attend events and meetings as identified by the department.
- Report weekly hours worked in Workday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
