Adjunct Faculty in Seminary: Ministry, Bible, Theology
Adjunct Faculty in Seminary: Ministry, Bible, Theology
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Position Summary
Department: Seminary - School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Reports To:Seminary Department Chair
Status/Time Commitment: Ongoing (as needed)
Start Date: Fall 2025/Spring 2026
Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary (FPBS) is a learning community that develops kingdom-minded leaders who equip the church and engage the world with the transformative love Jesus. The seminary gives witness to a biblical theology that is Anabaptist evangelical and ecumenical teaching that the church is called by Jesus Christ to represent Gods reign in the world by the power of the Holy Spirit as its community (being) servant (doing) and messenger (telling). FPBS serves churches para-church organizations non-profits agencies counseling centers and other ministries by preparing pastors church leaders biblical scholars and marriage and family therapy counselors. Graduate degrees are offered online and in person at the main campus of Fresno Pacific University.
Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary is looking for adjunct instructors to join a collaborative faculty team and diverse student body. Seminary faculty members are known for their engagement and transformative work with students and in local communities. Fresno County is ethnically diverse and has several of the deepest pockets of poverty in the United States. The seminary ministry programs prepare students to serve in various pastoral capacities with multicultural groups engaging people who are at-risk underserved or marginalized with the transformative love of Jesus. Seminary ministry faculty serve alongside marriage and family therapy faculty in integrative fashion. Spanish speaking applicants are highly desired.Essential Functions
Primary adjunct instructor duties include teaching various courses in bible theology ministry and practical application studies. Significant pastoral and/or biblical literature exegetical expertise and the ability to practically apply such experience within course material is desired. Lecture development experiential application assignment creation student assessment and ability to navigate university learning management systems required.
Role:- Adjunct instructor working collaboratively within Seminary department to teach graduate-level course(s)
- Teach courses as described and assigned
- Syllabus development lecture development and delivery textbook(s) chosen and submitted to university bookstore student assessment and grading university student attendance recording procedure compliance timely grade submission and adherence to university procedures and policies required
- Competent navigation of university learning management system
- 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 theFPU Faith Expectations and support the ideals and practices articulated in The Fresno Pacific Idea
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Earned masters degree or terminal degree in bible ministry theology or related field of study
- Evidence of significant ministry missions or pastoral experience
- Experience in working with diverse populations in community-based settings
- Evidence of strong communication skills
- Ability to work with students staff and faculty in a collegial environment
- Evidence or capacity for entrepreneurial initiative
- Commitment to the Christian faith and the Universitys mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church
- Ph.D. or other terminal degree in bible ministry theology or related discipline
- Graduate teaching experience
- Ability to teach or communicate in Spanish and/or Hmong languages
- 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.
- 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 ascalculators/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
- 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 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 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 accurate as of July 16 2025***
Employment Type
Temp
