Adjunct Pool (2026-27) School of Education, Instructional

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom and encourages applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship. This is an instructional, teacher education position at either of our Regional Centers (Mission Valley or Bakersfield) and/or our Online Program.

Requirements

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
• Evidence of high moral and ethical standards and a willingness to participate in and contribute to an intentional university Christian community.
• Evidence of a minimum of five years of highly successful experience in K-12 settings.
• Knowledge of Common Core design, implementation and assessment.
• Evidence of valid California credential.
• Proven expertise as a K-12 teacher/counselor/administrator working with diverse student populations.
• Evidence of strong leadership, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to model current instructional pedagogy and practices such as RTI, restorative justice, positive behavior intervention strategies, project-based learning.
• Proven ability, flexibility and willingness to teach a range of evening classes.
• Willingness to significantly support the university's mission and the School of Education's vision and goals for teaching, learning and spiritual formation.
• Ability to use the course learning management system (Canvas) and assessment program (SL&L).
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Evidence of active participation in professional educational organizations.
• 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 graduate-level courses (one day a week F2F, Mondays through Thursdays from 4:30 to 9:00 PM or online) in the following areas: Teacher Preparation, Special Education, School Administration, School Counseling, Adult Education and Leadership, Research Methods

What This Job Offers

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