The School of Nursing is seeking candidates for an adjunct teaching position in the graduate programs. The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching. Responsibilities begin August 2026 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses in the graduate programs. Job Status:Part time - - - Job Description: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. Responsibilities:Provide instruction in the area of the graduate programs including some general education and service courses. Adjuncts must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching graduate level, including ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students as well as the ability to write syllabi and deliver illustrated lectures. Successful candidate will work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents and community members. Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students (where possible)Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially. Participate in departmental activities and governance. Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and perform other normal faculty duties. Contribute in preparing students for their post graduate career and finding who they are called to be. Qualifications:Education: MSN required, PhD. in Nursing/ DNP preferred. Experience: Evidence of a commitment to excellence in (undergraduate/graduate) teaching. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds is preferred. 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. 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 Dialogue with students and faculty in the School of Nursing. Lecture presented to faculty and students in the School of Nursing. 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.