Faculty in Education, Literacy
Faculty in Education, Literacy
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$ 68640 - 99150
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Position Summary
Department: Teacher Preparation Department School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Reports To: Dean
Status/Time Commitment: Clinical or tenure track faculty (Depending on Experience) 9-month appointment
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Start Date: 08/01/2025
Department Summary:
Fresno Pacific Universitys (FPU) Teacher Preparation programs have a strong reputation within the Central Valleys educational community. Graduates are recognized for their excellent preparation to teach and serve in the regions diverse schools and beyond. The Mission and Vision for Teacher Preparation reflect the universitys identity as a Christian institution. We prepare educators who are scholars peacemakers professionals and leaders individuals who embody the values of the Fresno Pacific University Idea in a wide range of educational settings.
Teacher Preparation programs are housed within the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS). Offerings include the Multiple Subject Single Subject and Education Specialist Credentials all accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) as well as the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). Programs are available at the universitys main campus in southeast Fresno and at a regional campus in Visalia.
The Teacher Preparation Department is dedicated to providing students with a strong foundation in educational theory and pedagogical practice grounded in a Christian worldview. This perspective gives the program its sense of purpose and direction fostering excellence in teaching and a deep commitment to addressing the needs of students families and communities.Essential Functions
Responsibilities
Serve as teaching faculty (clinical or tenure-track depending on education and experience) and lead instructor of Literacy Theory & Practice courses in the Teacher Preparation department with a focus on the foundational knowledge of language instruction and language acquisition to assist future teachers in meeting the needs of both English speakers and English learners.TPE Standard 7: Effective Literacy Instruction for All will be incorporated in all literacy coursework in the 25-26 academic year and this faculty member will lead the necessary faculty & mentor training for ongoing implementation.
Role:- Serve as the lead instructor for courses preparing students to work with linguistically and culturally diverse populations (Contract Load: 2430 units).
- Provide support and mentorship to adjunct faculty teaching literacy courses.
- Train clinical practice mentors for observation and assessment of candidates literacy instruction.
- Collaborate with program directors to address the preparation of candidates serving needs of linguistically and culturally diverse learners in both elementary and secondary school settings.
- Demonstrate a commitment to inspiring students through academic instruction that integrates 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
- Maintain a scholarly agenda
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Masters degree in education or related field
- Successful record of K-12 teaching and commitment to preparing teachers to work in diverse K-12 schools.
- Ability to work with students staff and faculty in a collegial collaborative environment.
- Commitment to the Christian faith and the Universitys mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.
Preferred:- Terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in education or related field
- Familiarity with SB488 and TPE Standard 7: Effective Literacy Instruction for All.
- Earned terminal degree in an appropriate field of study (MA will be considered for a clinical position; earned terminal degree required for tenure-track position)
- Evidence of successful experience teaching college or post-BA students.
- Record or promise of scholarly achievement.
- Capacity to serve as department chair.
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.
University Information
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statements: brief statement (1 page or less) on each of the following topics:
- Philosophy of Education
- Relationship & Commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church
- Relating Christian faith to discipline and teaching
- Diversity Rationale
- Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Faith Reference
- This person should have knowledge of your Christian life and relationship with Jesus Christ. This knowledge should be expressed in the letter.
$68640 to $99150 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications experience and internal equity. In addition to compensation FPU offers a competitive benefits package.
Faculty salary scale and be view atHuman Resources
Fresno Pacific University
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 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 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 .
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 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.
**This information including salary is correct as of June 13 2025**
Employment Type
Full-Time
