Online Adjunct Pool - Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (2025-2026)

Point Loma Nazarene University•San Diego, CA

33d•Remote

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: The Masters of Clinical Counseling is seeking candidates who could teach one or more of a variety of graduate-level courses. Our program offers courses throughout the year in three terms (Fall, Spring, and Summer) with 8 and 16 week courses. Classes are fully remote. Some classes are offered synchronously (on zoom, cameras on with live interaction with students). Other classes are offered asynchronously (no specific meeting time or zoom interactions). Synchronous classes will be held one day a week (Mondays - Thursdays). The class times are 4:00-6:45pm and 7:15-9:30pm PST. We are currently accepting applications from residents of the following states: CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WI

Requirements

Ph.D., Psy.D., DMFT, Ed.D. preferred; MA/MS accepted with evidence of specialized experience.
Advanced degree in psychology or a closely related field.
Since this is a program that meets academic requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist and/or a Licensed Professional Counselor, the applicant should be licensed and have relevant clinical experience.
Commitment to teaching excellence is required.
A thorough commitment to the religious and educational goals of the university.
Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
Online teaching experience preferred.
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.
Philosophical: Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university.
Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.

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.
Report weekly hours worked in Workday.

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