Adjunct Pool (2026-27) / Sociology & Criminal Justice

Point Loma Nazarene University; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 55 945 - 74 593; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Point Loma Nazarene University is seeking adjunct instructors for the School of Behavioral & Social Sciences to teach sociology and criminal justice courses. Compensation ranges from $5,013 to $6,684 per semester based on assigned units.

Ideal candidates will hold an MA or Ph.D. and demonstrate commitment to diverse teaching. The university values Christian liberal arts education and encourages active involvement in its community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and support for students.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching diverse students.
• Active engagement in scholarship alongside students.

Responsabilités

• Provide instruction in sociology and/or criminal justice courses.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and community members.
• Engage in personal scholarship and advise students.

Connaissances

Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching

Effectiveness teaching diverse backgrounds

Commitment to Christian liberal arts education

Active church involvement

Formation

MA or Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field

Description du poste

Job Summary

School of Behavioral & Social Sciences seeks adjunct instructors to teach sociology and/or criminal justice courses at Point Loma Nazarene University. Compensation ranges from $5,013 to $6,684 per semester based on units assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in sociology and/or criminal justice courses, including general education and service courses.
• Work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Engage in personal scholarship, and involve students in scholarship where possible.
• Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially.
• Participate in departmental activities and governance.
• Serve on university faculty committees or working groups as required.
• Perform other standard faculty duties and support student preparation for post‑graduate careers.

Qualifications

• MA or Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Evidence of commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to Christian liberal arts education and desire to work at a Christian university.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• Agreement to live in accordance with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Compensation

Adjunct pay ranges from $5,013 to $6,684 per semester, based on units assigned.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.