Adjunct Pool (2026-27)/Master of Science in Integrative Wellness - REMOTE
About The Position
Point Loma Nazarene University’s Division of Clinical Mental Health and Wellness is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 adjunct pool to teach one or more courses in the Master of Science in Integrative Wellness program. The graduate program offers eight-week synchronous and asynchronous courses across Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Synchronous classes meet once a week Monday through Thursday; course times vary and are typically 5:00–6:15 p.m., 5:30–6:45 p.m., or 5:00–7:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The role is part-time and remote, with applications currently accepted from residents of specified states. Adjunct faculty develop, deliver, and review course materials and syllabi; evaluate student work and provide substantive feedback; use Canvas for course structure, assignments, and grading; enter final grades in Workday; provide accommodations through the PLNU Educational Access Center; and attend division-designated meetings and events. The program’s courses cover lifestyle medicine, evidence-based practice, research methods, mind-body medicine, health equity, behavior change, health and well-being coaching, culinary medicine, wellness initiatives and entrepreneurship, exercise and nutrition, internship, capstone work, and board review. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and have at least one year of higher-education teaching experience. Applicants should have relevant professional experience in lifestyle medicine and/or health and wellness coaching. The university seeks faculty committed to its Christian liberal arts educational and religious goals, with evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement, and agreement to live in accordance with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Adjunct hiring depends on divisional needs, and approved applicants remain in the pool for the upcoming school year only.
Requirements
- At least one year of teaching experience in higher education.
- Relevant professional experience in lifestyle medicine and/or health and wellness coaching.
- For select courses, current board certification from ABLM/ACLM and/or NBC-HWC is required.
- Commitment to teaching excellence.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate for effective graduate-level teaching.
- Knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
- Ability to learn Canvas and Workday for student grading.
- Ability to interact professionally with students, fellow faculty, educational institution representatives, and the general public.
- Thorough commitment to the university’s Christian liberal arts educational and religious goals and its sponsoring denomination.
- Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement; agreement to live in accordance with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
Nice To Haves
- Terminal degree, such as a PhD, MD, DrPH, or EdD; an MA/MS is accepted with evidence of specialized experience.
- Advanced degree from an accredited institution in a health field such as dietetics, nursing, kinesiology, or public health, or a behavioral or social science such as psychology or sociology.
- Online teaching experience in a related area.
Responsibilities
- Develop, deliver, and review course materials and syllabi.
- Evaluate student performance and provide substantive feedback on class and assignment performance.
- Use Canvas for assignments, grading, and course structure.
- Promote student learning through relational teaching practices.
- Enter final grades in Workday.
- Provide accommodations for students who require them according to the PLNU Educational Access Center.
- Attend events and meetings as identified by the division.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
