Adjunct – Public Administration, B.A. and M.A. Programs (online), (2025-26)

Job Description

The History and Political Science Department is seeking candidates for an adjunct teaching position in Public Administration. The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching.

Responsibilities begin August 2025 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses in Public Administration.

BA Courses

PBA 1000 - Principles of Public Administration (3)

SCL 1002 - Understanding the Political World (3)

PBA 1065 - U.S. Democracy

PBA 2070 - Scope and Methods of Political Science (3)

PBA 3000 - Administrative Law and Bureaucracy (3)

PBA 3040 - Budgets and Grant Writing (3)

PBA 3050 - State and Local Government (3)

PBA 4041 - Issues in Public Policy (3)

PBA 4050 - Capstone: Cross-Sector Collaborations (3)

MA Courses

MPA 6001 - Foundations of Public Administration (3)

MPA 6010 - Research and Analysis for Public Administration (3)

MPA 6020 - Cross-Sector Leadership and Collaboration (3)

MPA 6030 - Financial Management for Budgeting and Public Administration (3)

MPA 6050 - Strategic Planning for Community and Economic Development

MPA 6070 - Communication and Public Service

MPA 6080 - Policy Implementation and Program Evaluation

MPA 6095 - MPA Capstone Project

Responsibilities:

• Teach online courses

• Design online courses as appropriate

• Contribute in preparing students for their post graduate career and finding who they are called to be

• Participation in program, department, and/or institutional activities as appropriate

Qualifications:

• Education: Ph.D. (preferred), M.A. in field of Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Leadership, or similar degree

• Experience/Knowledge: Evidence of a commitment to excellence in (undergraduate/graduate) teaching. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of online pedagogy, instructional strategies and principles appropriate to teaching adult students as well as knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.

• Philosophical: Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university. Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.

• 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.

• A commitment to excellent online teaching at the undergraduate level in a Christian liberal arts context is preferred, as well as experience in public administration, for a successful candidate.

Selection Process:

Applicants will be expected to submit an application and corresponding documents. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process. The interview process may include:

• Phone/Zoom Interview

• Evidence of successful teaching, if applicable

• Interview with the Academic unit leader

• Interview with the Dean of the Colleges

• Interview with the Provost

• Interview with the President of the University

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, applicants 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

• Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)

• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed

If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@pointloma.edu

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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.