Adjunct Faculty in Philosophy

Location : Fresno, CA

Job Type : Adjunct Faculty

Job Number : 2025-00398

Department : School of Arts and Sciences

Opening Date : 09 / 26 / 2025

Position Summary

Department : School of Arts and Sciences

Reports To : Disciplinary Lead in Philosophy, and Department Chair

Status / Time Commitment : Ongoing (as needed)

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Fresno Pacific University offers a diverse range of programs in Arts, Humanities, Ministry, Social Sciences and STEM disciplines. The SAS emphasizes program quality, student engagement and faculty excellence. With in the SAS, the Department of Philosophy, Biblical Studies and Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary department serving a variety of students and programs and providing General Education courses to all students in biblical and critical thinking.

Essential Functions

• Teach courses as assigned, particularly in PHIL-103 (Critical Thinking), but also in PHIL-100 (Introduction to Philosophy). Potential to teach in PHIL-370 (Bioethics) and / or various topical Philosophy seminars (PHIL-486) is desired, but not required.
• Discuss class progress with the philosophy disciplinary lead, including teaching performance through observation.
• 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 , and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the , and support the ideals and practices articulated in ""
• Other job duties as assigned.

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University Information

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

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.

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.