Adjunct Pool (2025-26) Supervision (Clinical Practice, PPS, Ed Admin), Bakersfield or Online

Posting Number: R0004049
Location: Bakersfield

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship.

Job Summary:

Provide ongoing, caring support for candidates at the Bakersfield Regional Center who are placed at a school site to complete Clinical Practice, PPS, or Ed Admin field experience requirements.

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.

Job Status:
Part time

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Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise one or more Preliminary Teaching Credential (Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Educational Specialist) candidates, Pupil Personnel Services candidates, or Educational Administration candidates during an 8-week session, attend supervisor training meetings, and work with the program coordinator in resolving situations at the school site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical Practice Supervision: A valid California teaching credential with EL authorization, knowledgeable of Common Core integration, proven subject matter expertise, and experience with best practice in instructional methodologies.
  
• PPS Supervision: A valid California PPS credential, proven subject matter expertise, and experience with best practices in counseling methodologies.
  
• Education Administration Supervision: A valid Clear Administrative Services credential, proven subject matter expertise, and experience with best practices in administrative methodologies.
  
• 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.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Valid California driver's license and the ability to drive to school sites during the school day and supervise candidates in classrooms, fields, or gyms where they are assigned to teach.

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
  
• 2 Letters of References (for confidential references, please send letters to the appropriate center director)
  
• Unofficial Transcripts
  
• 3 Teacher Evaluations (if available)
  

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


Apply online at https://pointloma.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PLNUCareers/job/Bakersfield/Adjunct-Pool--2025-26--Supervision--Clinical-Practice--PPS--Ed-Admin---Bakersfield-or-Online_R0004049

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