The School of Arts and Sciences at Fresno Pacific University, a vibrant and innovative Christ-centered institution, is seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join the team as Adjunct Faculty in Biblical Studies. This is more than just a teaching role – it’s an opportunity to ignite a lifelong love of learning, challenge students to dive deep into biblical texts, theology, and history, and inspire them to boldly integrate their faith into all aspects of their lives. Faculty in this role will have the chance to mentor students, shape their intellectual and spiritual journeys, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of Christian leaders. Responsibilities include teaching engaging courses, fostering academic growth, and contributing to the mission of transforming lives through faith, scholarship, and community. Join a forward-thinking, faith-driven academic environment where academic excellence and spiritual growth thrive together.
Required Documents:
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Cover Letter
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Curriculum Vitae
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Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
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2 Professional References
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Faith Reference Letter — This letter should attest to your Christian faith and church participation. While preferred from a church leader, it can also come from anyone within the church community who can speak to your relationship with Jesus Christ and involvement in the church.
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 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 [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 April 29, 2026.
