What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty in School Counseling position at Fresno Pacific University?
Position Summary
Master of Arts in School Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
The Master of Arts in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential prepares individuals to serve as credentialed School Counselors in public PK–12 school settings. This program is designed for those seeking to support student development through a Christ-centered approach to academic, career, and social-emotional counseling.
The program includes a minimum of 50 units of graduate coursework and 800 hours of supervised clinical practice in PK–12 environments. Each student follows a customized course sequence and educational plan, determined in collaboration with the program director.
Admission to the program requires completion of three prerequisite courses. These are waived for applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fresno Pacific University, a University of California (UC), or a California State University (CSU) campus.
More information is available at fresno.edu.
Essential Functions
Role:
- Teach courses as described and assigned
- Discuss class progress with the program director, including teaching performance through observation
- If supervising clinical experience: remotely supervise students according to the FPU and CTC requirements for supervised fieldwork
- Discuss supervisee progress with the Program Director
- Collaborate with other faculty as needed
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students in an academic context that integrates your Christian faith and learning.
- Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations (Download PDF reader), and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea”
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- M.A. or Ed.D., Ph.D., Psy.D in related field of study
- Experience as a School Counselor or Administrator
- Hold or be eligible for a PPS Credential in School Counseling, Teaching Credential, or Administrative Credential
- Ability to work with students, staff, and faculty in a collegial environment
- Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.
Environmental Conditions:
- Work is performed in a standard office and school environment, including classrooms and counseling spaces.
- The role may require travel between school sites or to off-campus locations for meetings, training, or student support.
- Exposure to moderate noise levels typical of a school setting (e.g., student interactions, bells, hallway traffic).
- Involves frequent interaction with students, families, teachers, and school personnel.
- May require occasional participation in evening or weekend events such as parent meetings, open houses, or school functions.
- Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking throughout the school day.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of materials or equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Regular use of computer and other office equipment requiring repetitive hand and wrist movements.
- Ability to speak and hear clearly in face-to-face and telephone communication.
- Visual acuity to read documents, student records, and computer screens.
- May require extended periods of concentration and interaction in high-stress or emotionally charged situations involving student well-being.
- Reasonable accommodation for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.
University Information
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
- 2 Professional References
- Faith Reference Letter — This should be written by a clergy or church leader who will attest to your Christian faith and participation in church.
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 fresno.edu/about/fpu_idea.
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.
**This information, including salary, is accurate as of April 17, 2025.**
Salary : $24 - $29
