Adjunct Professor, Child Development (2025-26)
About The Position
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide 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. Job Summary: Seeking candidates for the adjunct teaching position in Child Development to teach one or more courses in the area of child development. A commitment to excellent teaching at the undergraduate level in a Christian liberal arts context and possessing a potential for scholarship and service is essential for a successful candidate. There is anticipation of several child development courses available for an adjunct professor. The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Please realize that there may not presently be an adjunct position available. When an opening becomes available for which you would be a good match, the program director will be in contact with you for further dialogue, interviews, etc.
Requirements
- Ph.D., Ed.D., (preferred), M.A. in field of child development or similar degree
- Instructional Design education and experience
- Adult teaching experience
- Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement
- Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education.
- Desire to work in an evangelical institution in the Wesleyan tradition.
- Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.
- Potential for outstanding course design
- Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Adjuncts must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching adult students.
- Adjuncts are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Design online and/or face-to-face
- Invest in students
- Participate in institution activities as appropriate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
