Adjunct Faculty in Administrative Services

Position Summary

Department: School of Graduate & Professional Studies
Reports To: Eileen Whelan, Department Chair
Status/Time Commitment: Ongoing (as needed)
Start Date: January 1, 2026

Department/School Summary:
The Administrative Services programs at Fresno Pacific University prepare aspiring and current leaders to earn their California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) administrative credentials. Candidates can complete either our 1-year Preliminary Administrative Services Program or our 2-year Clear Administrative Services Program, both known for their strong preparation and real-world relevance.

Our graduates are consistently sought after by local districts, and our long-standing reputation for excellence reflects the quality of our faculty and curriculum. As the only Christian university in the region, FPU offers a uniquely values-driven environment—and we are actively looking for experienced school and district administrators who are passionate about developing future educational leaders.

To learn more about the program and course offerings, please visit our website at fresno.edu.

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 (Download PDF reader), and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea”
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• M.A. or Ph.D. in related field of study
• Experience as a K-12 public school or district administrator
• Hold a Clear Administrative Services credential
• Ability to work with students, staff, and faculty in a collegial environment
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in related discipline

• 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 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.

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