Online Adjunct Pool - Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (2026-2027)
About The Position
The Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling program at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is seeking candidates to teach graduate-level courses. PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university committed to providing higher education in a vibrant Christian environment that challenges minds, models character, and encourages service as an expression of faith. The program offers courses throughout the year in three terms (Fall, Spring, and Summer) with both 8 and 16-week courses. Classes are fully remote, with options for synchronous (live interaction via Zoom on Mondays-Thursdays, 4:00-6:45pm and 7:15-9:30pm PST) and asynchronous delivery. This application is for an adjunct pool for the 2026-2027 academic year, and applications are currently being accepted from residents of specific states: CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WI.
Requirements
- MA/MS accepted with evidence of specialized experience.
- Advanced degree in Professional/Clinical Counseling or Marriage/Couple and Family Therapy or a closely field preferred.
- Applicant should be licensed and have relevant clinical experience.
- Commitment to teaching excellence is required.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to effective graduate-level teaching.
- Knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Experience to draw upon their own clinical training and experience to augment their teaching in the classrooms.
- Ability to learn the Canvas / Workday online system for student grading.
- Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- A thorough commitment to the religious and educational goals of the university.
- Philosophical: 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.
- Personal: 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.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. and DMFT preferred
- A minimum of one year of teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
- Online teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate class instruction for a graduate-level course according to department standards.
- Develop, deliver, and review course materials and syllabi.
- Evaluate student performance and provide substantive feedback on students' performance in class and assignments.
- Utilize the Canvas platform for assignments, grading, and course structure.
- Promote student learning through utilizing relational teaching practices including meeting with each student synchronously (i.e., individually or in small groups) at least once during the semester.
- Input Final Grades in Workday.
- Provide accommodation for students who require it according to PLNU Educational Access Center.
- Attend events and meetings as identified by the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
