Adjunct Pool (2024-25)/Music | Point Loma Nazarene University - Military Veterans

Adjunct Pool (2024-25)/Music Posting Number: R0003726 Location: San Diego - Point Loma 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: 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. The Department of Music is adjuncts who 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. Job Status: Part time *** Job Description: RESPONSIBILITIES Adjuncts must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching undergraduate level, including ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students. QUALIFICATIONS Masters in a specified discipline from an accredited college. Doctorate preferred. 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 . The position is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 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 2 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. Apply online at https://pointloma.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PLNUCareers/job/San-Diego---Point-Loma/Adjunct-Pool--2024-25--Music_R0003726 jeid-33e498c570fdfd41b57e90ae58e45d7a