Adjunct Pool (2026-27) / School of Business

Point Loma Nazarene University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,185 - 27,771; Part time

Job summary

Point Loma Nazarene University is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach in various degree programs within the Fermanian School of Business. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, investing in students, and participating in institutional activities.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, as well as a strong Christian mission aligned with the university's values.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in a specified discipline from an accredited college.
• Experience: Minimum five years related work experience, one year of higher education teaching preferred.
• Philosophical: Commitment to Christian liberal arts education and university goals.
• Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• Other: Ability to learn online course management system; interact professionally with students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate or graduate courses.
• Invest in students, participate in institutional activities.
• Involve students in research or professional experience.

Skills

Teaching excellence commitment

Management

Marketing

Accounting

Finance

Leadership

Economics

Data-Driven Decision Making

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Project Management

Sustainability

International Business

Business Communications

Business Law

Organizational Behavior

Operations Management

Education

Master's degree in a specified discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Adjunct faculty to teach in the Traditional Undergraduate, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership programs in the Fermanian School of Business.

Job Status: Part‑time.

Salary: Adjunct faculty are paid $2,283 per unit. Total compensation varies based on the number of units assigned for each course.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate or graduate courses.
• Invest in students.
• Participate in institutional activities as appropriate.
• Involve students in research or professional experience as appropriate.
• Teach one or more classes in the following areas:
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Economics
  • Data‑Driven Decision Making
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Project Management
  • Sustainability
  • International Business
  • Business Communications
  • Business Law
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Operations Management

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in a specified discipline from an accredited college.
• Experience: Commitment to teaching excellence required; minimum five years related work experience; one year of higher education teaching preferred.
• Philosophical: Thorough commitment to Christian liberal arts education and support of the religious and educational goals of the university.
• Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement; agreement to live in accordance with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
• Other: Ability to learn PLNU’s online course management system; ability to interact professionally with students, educators, and the public.
• Background Check: Job offer contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.