Adjunct in Kinesiology
Adjunct in Kinesiology
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Position Summary
Department: School of Arts and Sciences
Reports To: Department Chair
Status/Time Commitment: Ongoing (as needed)
Start Date:August 2025
Fresno Pacific University invites applications for a kinesiology adjunct faculty position in its programs serving traditional undergraduate students. The Kinesiology Program offers Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with emphases in Exercise Physiology PrePhysical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Athletic Training and Sports Performance; Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology emphases in Physical Education Teaching and Kinesiology; and Master of Arts degree in Kinesiology. Modern facilities house faculty offices a multipurpose fitness facility laboratories; the campus is near regional medical centers running and cycling trails natural areas such as Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks and the nations most productive agricultural region. Department faculty members are committed to excellent undergraduate and graduate education; our graduates have a strong record of career placement and acceptance into graduate/professional schools.
Were currently seeking adjunct faculty with expertise in areas such as self defense dance movement and wellness and health.Essential Functions
- Teach courses as described and assigned
- 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 mission vision and values of Fresno Pacific University affirm the FPU Faith Expectations and support the ideals and practices articulated in The Fresno Pacific Idea
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Masters degree or terminal degree in related field of study
- Experience in teaching dance movement self defense or wellness and health courses.
- Ability to work with students staff and faculty in a collegial environment
- Commitment to the Christian faith and the Universitys mission of Christcentered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.
Preferred:- Doctorate in related discipline
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 inperson 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.
University Information
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.
Compensation is based on highest completed degree level:
Masters 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 students 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 3500 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 8000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest fouryear 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 universitiesmasters 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 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 FPUs Human Resources Department at. 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 Universitys governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
Employment Type
Temp
