Adjunct Faculty in Philosophy

Location 1717 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno, CA Job Type Adjunct Faculty Job Number 2025-00398-1 Department School of Arts and Sciences Opening Date 10/01/2026 Description Benefits Position Summary Department: School of Arts and Sciences Reports To: Disciplinary Lead in Philosophy, and Department Chair Status/Time Commitment: Ongoing (as needed) Start Date: Immediately 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 mission, vision , and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations , and support the ideals and practices articulated in " The Fresno Pacific University Idea ” Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: M.A. or Ph.D. in Philosophy, or related field of study. Willingness to teach undergraduates in Critical Thinking and Introduction to Philosophy, or experience in teaching relevantly similar courses/topics. 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.

Preferred: Ph.D. in Philosophy, or related discipline. Experience in teaching undergraduates in Critical Thinking and Introduction to Philosophy, or experience in teaching relevantly similar courses/topics. An educational and/or teaching background in First Order Logic or Applied Logic. Environmental Conditions: Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.

Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day. Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments. Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

Physical Demands

This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents. Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law. 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.

University Information Required Documents: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned) 2 Professional References Compensation is based on highest completed degree level: Non-Terminal degree: Anticipated pay per unit $811.51, $23.97 per hour Terminal degree: Anticipated pay per unit $977.98, $28.82 per hour University Information: 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 [email protected] . 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 October 1, 2026.

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 www.fresno.edu/visitors/human-resources and you may review our current Holiday Calendar. For any benefits questions, please email us at [email protected].

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