PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The Sociology, Social Work and Family Sciences is seeking candidates for an adjunct teaching position in Social Work. The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching.
Salary: PLNU adjunct pay: Using a 3-unit full semester appointment as a pay guide, the adjunct pay range is $4,860 - $6,480. The units will determine the actual salary.
Job Status: Part time
Provide instruction in the area of Social Work including some general education and service courses. The successful candidate will work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students (where possible). Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially. Participate in departmental activities and governance. Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and perform other normal faculty duties. Contribute in preparing students for their post graduate career and finding who they are called to be.
Education: Masters degree in Social Work or a related field. Ph.D. preferred. Experience: Evidence of a commitment to excellence in 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's Community 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.
Applicants will be expected to submit an application and corresponding documents. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process. The interview process may include: Phone/Zoom Interview Dialogue with students and faculty in the Sociology, Social Work and Family Sciences Lecture presented to faculty and students in the Sociology, Social Work and Family Sciences Evidence of successful teaching, if applicable Interview with the Academic unit leader Interview with the Dean of the Colleges Interview with the Provost Interview with the President of the University
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 department chair 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 these Adjunct questions and upload the following documents: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Statement of Personal Faith Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate) Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed
If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@pointloma.edu or the Search Committee chair at Kevin Modesto, kmodesto@pointloma.edu.
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