Adjunct - Applied Psychology, B.A. Program 2025/26 (online)

Job Summary

The Department of Applied Psychology is seeking adjunct teaching positions to teach Applied Psychology courses online in a Christian liberal arts context.

Salary and Appointment

Part‑time appointment. Adjunct pay is $5,013–$6,684 for a 3‑unit full semester appointment; the units determine the actual salary.

Eligible Applicants

Remote positions are currently available for residents of CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WI.

Courses

• APY 1000: Applied Psychology and You
• APY 2000: Cultural Psychology
• APY 2010: Human Growth and Flourishing (GE)
• APY 2020: Mental Health and Society
• APY 2030: Judgment and Decision Making
• APY 3000: Motivation and Emotion
• APY 3010: Survey Research and User Experience Design
• APY 3020: Data Analysis and Visualization
• APY 3030: Industrial‑Organizational Psychology
• APY 3040: Media Psychology
• APY 4000: Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Psychology
• APY 4010: The Psychology of Justice and Peace
• APY 4020: The Psychology of Religious Experience
• APY 4030: Contributing to Society (Service Learning Capstone)

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses through Canvas LMS.
• Develop online courses as needed.
• Invest in students and engage them via online discussions.
• Evaluate student performance and provide substantive feedback on assignments.
• Input final grades in Workday.
• Provide accommodations for students who require them in accordance with the PLNU Educational Access Center.
• Participate in program, department, and/or institutional activities as appropriate.
• Contribute to preparing students for their postgraduate careers and helping them discern their call.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred; M.A. in applied psychology, psychology, or a related field.
• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with online pedagogy, instructional strategies, and adult student instruction.
• Experience in online course development preferred.
• Adult teaching experience preferred.
• Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education and desire to work in a Christian university.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• Agreement to live in accordance with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

Physical Requirements

Primarily sedentary with extended computer use; occasional standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 10lb.

EEO Statement

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.