Adjunct Faculty in Earth Science / Geology

Location : Fresno, CA

Job Type : Adjunct Faculty

Job Number : 2025-00440

Department : School of Arts and Sciences

Opening Date : 09 / 22 / 2025

Position Summary

Department : School of Arts and Sciences

Reports To : Natural and Applied Sciences Department Chair

Status / Time Commitment : Ongoing (as needed)

Start Date : Immediate

Fresno Pacific University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in earth science / geology serving traditional undergraduate and degree completion students. The department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Kinesiology, Pre-Health, and Environmental Science / Studies; a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics; and offers a variety of science and math courses serving the general education component of the university's degrees. Modern facilities house faculty offices and laboratories; the campus is in close proximity to regional medical centers, natural areas such as Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, and the nation's most productive agricultural region. Department faculty members are committed to excellent teaching; our graduates have a strong record of career placement and acceptance into graduate and professional schools.

Essential Functions

• Teach an online course in earth science / introductory geology; possibly teach other physical science courses as program need and instructor interest dictates
• Discuss class progress with the program coordinator, 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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Preferred :

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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 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.