What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry position at Fresno Pacific University?
Location : Fresno, CA
Job Type : Adjunct Faculty
Job Number : 2024-00340
Department : School of Arts and Sciences
Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2024
Position Summary
Department : School of Arts and Sciences
Reports To : Department Chair
Time Commitment : Ongoing (as needed)
Start Date : Immediately
Fresno Pacific University, a Christian institution, is seeking qualified adjunct faculty members to join our Chemistry Department. These positions primarily support traditional undergraduate students and encompass a range of instructional needs. Responsibilities may include teaching upper-division courses for chemistry majors as well as introductory chemistry courses designed for students across diverse academic disciplines. We are looking for dynamic educators who are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that promotes scientific inquiry, academic success, and the integration of faith and learning in alignment with the university's Christian mission.
Essential Functions
Culture :
- Be in agreement with the university's Confession of Faith, found , have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be active in the life of the church, and live a life consistent with a commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
- Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University.
- Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with staff, faculty, students, and or any person or organization in the course of representing the University.
- All FPU employees are called to exercise the gifts and calling of God through their daily life and role here at FPU. As ministers to students and other employees in daily life, FPU employees seek to embody the ideals laid out in the FPU Idea.
- A steadfast commitment to the "" and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the University.
Role :
Current needs include :
BCHM 421 Biochemistry
1 / 13 / 2025-5 / 9 / 2025; day and time TBD
1 / 13 / 2025-5 / 9 / 2025; day and time TBD
1 / 13 / 2025-5 / 9 / 2025; day and time TBD
1 / 13 / 2025-5 / 9 / 2025; day and time TBD
1 / 13 / 2025-5 / 9 / 2025; day(s) / time TBD
Qualifications
Required :
Preferred :
Environmental Conditions :
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University Information
Required Documents :
Compensation is based on highest completed degree level :
Master's degree : Anticipated pay per unit $811.51, $23.97 per hour
Terminal degree : Anticipated pay per unit $977.98, $28.82 per hour
UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION
Fresno Pacific University is the only accredited Christian university founded in the Central Valley. FPU connects every student's untapped potential with unlimited opportunity for professional, personal and ethical growth. FPU offers undergraduate, graduate and seminary programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation to more than 3,500 traditional and adult students on the main campus in southeast Fresno and regional campuses in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches about 8,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university, and is a Hispanic Serving Institution, with a Hispanic student population of 47 percent. FPU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ranked in the top tier among western universities-master's category by U.S. News & World Report. Both U.S. News and Washington Monthly include FPU on their "Best Value" and "Best Bang for the Buck" lists, U.S. News places it at number 13 in its category for student social mobility and Money has ranked it at number 11 among 50 Best Colleges for Transfer Students. FPU is affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church, and all employees express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university. A description of the unique quality of FPU as an academic community can be found in the Fresno Pacific Idea at
Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU's Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University's governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
Fresno Pacific University offers a wide range of affordable benefits that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. As well as, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, and a number of unique unviersity benefits. Please visit and you may review our current Holiday Calendar.
For any benefits questions, please email us at hr@fresno.edu.
Salary : $97,798