United States onlyPLNU 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 Department of Applied Psychology is seeking candidates for adjunct teaching positions to teach in Applied Psychology.Job Status:
Part time***
Job Description:
Salary:
PLNU adjunct pay: Using a 3-unit full semester appointment as a pay guide, the adjunct pay range is $5,013 - $6,684. The units will determine the actual salary.
For Remote Positions:
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
Job Description:
The Department of Applied Psychology is seeking candidates for adjunct teaching positions to teach one or more online courses in the following areas of Applied Psychology:
APY 1000: Applied Psychology and You
APY 2000: Cultural Psychology
APY 2010: Human Growth and Flourishing (GE)
APY 2020: Mental Health and Society
APY 2030: Judgment and Decision Making
APY 3000: Motivation and Emotion
APY 3010: Survey Research and User Experience Design
APY 3020: Data Analysis and Visualization
APY 3030: Industrial-Organizational Psychology
APY 3040: Media Psychology
APY 4000: Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Psychology
APY 4010: The Psychology of Justice and Peace
APY 4020: The Psychology of Religious Experience
APY 4030: Contributing to Society (Service Learning Capstone)
A commitment to excellent online teaching at the undergraduate level in a Christian liberal arts context is preferred for a successful candidate.
Adjunct faculty must have knowledge of online pedagogy, instructional strategies and principles appropriate to teaching adult students. Adjuncts are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach online courses through Canvas LMS
Develop online courses as needed
Invest in students
Engage with students via online discussions
Evaluate student performance and provide substantive feedback on students' performance on assignments
Input Final Grades in Workday.
Provide accommodation for students who require it according to PLNU Educational Access Center
Participate in program, department, and/or institutional activities as appropriate
Contribute in preparing students for their post graduate career and finding who they are called to be
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. (preferred), M.A. in field of applied psychology, psychology, or similar degree
Experience: Evidence of a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds is preferred.
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’sCommunity Life Covenant.
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.
Online teaching experience required
Online course development experience preferred
Adult teaching experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Vision to read documents, email and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor. Hearing and speaking to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.
Special Instructions:
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 hiring manager will be in contact with you for further dialogue, interviews, etc.
Approved applicants will remain in the adjunct pool for the upcoming school year only. To be reconsidered for the following school year, applicants will need to reapply. If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended before a contract is issued.
When beginning your application, be prepared to answer theseAdjunct questionsand upload the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Statement of Personal Faith
3 Teacher Evaluations (optional)
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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.
