Anatomy Learning Institute - Adjunct Pool (2026-27)

Point Loma Nazarene University•San Diego, CA

2d•$5,013 - $6,684•Onsite

About The Position

The Anatomy Learning Institute at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is seeking candidates for multiple adjunct teaching positions and adjunct faculty to develop curricula in anatomical sciences, including Gross anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy, and histology. 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 fosters service as an expression of faith. The university encourages applications from diverse faculty skilled in teaching and scholarship.

Requirements

Master's in anatomy accepted; Doctorate preferred.
Extensive experience working with human body donors to teach anatomy.
Potential for outstanding teaching as demonstrated by prior classroom in person and online experience.
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.
Agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating new curricula at the undergraduate or graduate level (for persons developing curriculum only).

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.