Adjunct - Strategic Communication, B.A. Program 2024/25 (online) Job at Point Lo

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 Department of Communication Studies is seeking candidates for adjunct teaching positions.

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.

For Remote Positions:
We are currently accepting applications from residents of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WI

Job Status:
Part time

Job Description:

The Department of Communication Studies is seeking candidates for adjunct teaching positions to teach one or more online courses in the following areas of Strategic Communication:

CMT 1010 - Foundations in Communication

CMT 1090 - Elements of Interpersonal Communication

CMT 2000 - Media and Society

CMT 2020 - Small Group Communication

CMT 2050 - Communication and Culture

CMT 2065 - Investigating Communication

CMT 3030 - Persuasion

CMT 3040 - Organizational Communication

CMT 3045 - Communicating Leadership

CMT 3080 - Strategic Communication

CMT 3090 - Public Relations

CMT 4000 - Digital Communication

CMT 4021 - Communication Internship

CMT 4040 - Advanced Strategic Communication

A commitment to excellent online teaching at the undergraduate level in a Christian liberal arts context is preferred for a successful candidate.

Due to specific State Authorization laws, we are only permitted to hire applicants living in the following states: Arizona, Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin

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
• Design online courses as appropriate
• Invest in students
• Participation in program, department, and/or institutional activities as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. (preferred), M.A. in field of communication, strategic communication, rhetoric or similar degree
• Online course development experience preferred
• Online teaching experience required
• Adult teaching experience required
• Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
• The position is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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 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 Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Personal Faith
• Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education
• 3 Letters of References (for confidential references, have letters sent to the Department Chair or humanresources@pointloma.edu)
• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed.
• 3 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.