Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Applied Psychology (Remote-Hybrid-San Diego)
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Salary$87k – $153k
LocationOnline; Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedNov 4, 2026 · 3d ago
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Expertise in applied psychology
Teaching across BA and MA in Applied Psychology
Maintain regular on-campus presence for meetings and events
Carry annual 3-semester course load of 27 units
Expertise in community psychology or industrial/organizational psychology
Full-time tenure-track teaching position in Applied Psychology
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Tuition benefits
Retirement matching
Housing assistance
Wellness program
About the company
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.
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About the role
The School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (SBSS) invites applications for a full-time, remote-hybrid tenure-track teaching position in Applied Psychology based in the San Diego area, with a start date of August 16, 2027 before classes commence on September 1, 2027. Teaching and course development are conducted across SBSS’s fully online, asynchronous Bachelor of Arts and new Master of Arts programs - neither of which leads to clinical licensure - and faculty are expected to maintain a regular on-campus presence for all-school meetings, faculty meetings, and university events as needed. Carrying an annual 3-semester course load of 27 units across undergraduate and graduate levels, candidates with expertise in any area of applied psychology are encouraged to apply, though strong preference will be given to those in community psychology or industrial/organizational psychology.
Hiring process
Review of applications will begin in November 2026 and continue until the position is filled, with prospective applicants welcome to contact the search committee chair for updates on the position’s status.
Job Status:
Full time
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Job Description:
Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement matching. There may also be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community, including the faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches, and a robust wellness program. PLNU’s retirement match is 5% to start and up to 8% after 2 years of employment.
Salary:
PLNU pays its faculty using a pay scale based on experience and academic rank. Faculty salaries using this scale for a 3-semester appointment range from $87,216 to $153,052. The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.
Job Description:
The School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (SBSS) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track teaching position in Applied Psychology, teaching across our Bachelor of Arts (BA) and new Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Psychology. Both programs are fully online and asynchronous, and do not lead to clinical licensure. Candidates with expertise in any area of applied psychology are encouraged to apply, with a strong preference for candidates with expertise in community psychology or industrial/organizational psychology.
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