Anatomy Learning Institute - Adjunct Pool (2026-27)

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

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). Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. PLNU provides 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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