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Point Loma Nazarene University

Adjunct Pool (2024-2025)/Art & Design

Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California, United States, 92154


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.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Job Summary:The Department of Art and Design is accepting applications for an adjunct pool in Art and Design. As specific needs for adjuncts are not always known, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into an adjunct pool for consideration as positions become available.PLNU pays adjuncts based on their experience and academic rank. Using a 3 unit full semester appointment as a pay guide, the adjunct pay ranges would be between $4,860 - $6,480. The actual salary will be determined by the units, course length, experience, and rank of the candidate. Adjuncts are paid on an hourly basis which includes preparation and teaching time.Job Status:

Part timeJob Description:RESPONSIBILITIES: Courses in a variety of subjects which may include:General EducationComputer Graphics and DesignVisual ArtsAdjuncts must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching undergraduate level, including ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students as well as the ability to write syllabi and deliver illustrated lectures.QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate degree or professional qualifications in the art/design field.Commitment to teaching excellence required. A minimum of one year teaching experience in higher education preferred.Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.Ability to learn relevant sections of Point Loma Nazarene University's online integrated database system for student grading.Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s

Community Life Covenant .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 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, applicant 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 VitaeCover Letter2 Letters of References (for confidential references, have letters sent to the Department Chair or humanresources@pointloma.edu)Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed3 Teacher Evaluations (if available)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.

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