Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty in Applied Psychology

Point Loma Nazarene University School of Education

. Teach 27 units annually across undergraduate and graduate Applied Psychology courses in fully online, asynchronous BA and MA programs .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,216 - $153,052 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Applied Psychology with a focus on community psychology or industrial/organizational psychology, alongside a commitment to effective online teaching and mentoring of adult learners. Engages in scholarly research and contributes to curriculum development while supporting student success initiatives.

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Ph.D. Or Ed.D. In PsychologyExpertise In Applied PsychologyExperience Designing Online CourseworkEvidence Of Effective Teaching And MentoringCommitment To Christian Values

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentOnline Course DesignEvidence-Based Instructional StrategiesProgram AssessmentScholarly Research

Soft Skills

Academic AdvisingMentoringCollaborationCommunicationStudent Support

Industry Keywords

Community PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyLiberal Arts EducationAdult LearningContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach 27 units annually across undergraduate and graduate Applied Psychology courses in fully online, asynchronous BA and MA programs
Design new MA courses and maintain and update existing BA courses within the area of expertise
Apply evidence-based instructional strategies for motivating adult students online
Provide timely feedback and academic support to promote student learning and success
Participate in academic unit meetings, faculty governance, university committees, and institutional service
Contribute to program assessment, curriculum review, and continuous improvement
Advise and mentor adult students academically and professionally
Support student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives in collaboration with Admissions and Student Success Counselors
Maintain an active program of scholarly research or equivalent professional pursuits consistent with tenure expectations
Contribute through publications, conference presentations, applied research, or other scholarly activities
Remain current with developments in psychological science and applied practice
Attend on-campus meetings, faculty meetings, university events, and interview activities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D., Ed.D., or similar terminal degree in Psychology required; closely related terminal degrees will also be considered
ABD accepted, with completion prior to August 2027
Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring, or demonstrated potential through adjunct instruction, training, facilitation, or comparable professional experience
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement
Agreement to live in accordance with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant
Commitment to the mission of Point Loma Nazarene University and liberal arts education
Successful completion of a background check
Expertise in applied psychology; strong preference for community psychology or industrial/organizational psychology
Experience designing, delivering, or updating fully online, asynchronous coursework for adult learners
Applied professional experience in community psychology or industrial/organizational psychology
Curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of personal faith, philosophy of teaching in Christian higher education, three references, and unofficial transcripts required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Dental benefits
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
Competitive retirement matching (5% to start and up to 8% after 2 years of employment)
Potential university assistance with housing costs in Southern California
Faculty chapel
Weekly faculty lunches
Robust wellness program