Department: School of Arts and Sciences
Reports To: Department Chair
Status/Time Commitment: Ongoing (as needed)
This position is for an adjunct instructor to teach
Oral Communication, an introductory course focused on the fundamentals of spoken communication. The course covers essential communication theories and principles, with an emphasis on practical application in various formats, including one-on-one (dyadic) interactions, group discussions, and public speaking.
Students will explore the role of communication in everyday life and develop key skills in clarity, confidence, and ethical expression. The instructor will be responsible for delivering course content, facilitating class discussions and activities, and assessing student performance through presentations and other assignments.
This course plays a vital role in helping students build a strong foundation in effective communication—both personally and professionally—within an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
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 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:
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.