Adjunct Pool (2025-26)/Music Job at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego

Job Summary

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.

The Department of Music is seeking candidates for adjunct teaching positions in music. The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching.

Responsibilities begin September 2025 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses in music.

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 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.

Special Instructions

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending on 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 letter sent to the Department Chair or humanresources@pointloma.edu)
• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed
• 3 Teacher Evaluations (if available)

Contact

For questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@pointloma.edu or the Search Committee chair at bmansfie@pointloma.edu.

About PLNU

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.