Adjunct Faculty in Teacher Education: University Mentoring

Position Summary

The Division of Teacher Education at Fresno Pacific University offers the Multiple Subjects and Single Subject credential programs, accredited by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), and the Master of Arts in Teaching. The credential programs are offered at the university’s main campus in Fresno and at regional campuses in Merced, Bakersfield, and Visalia. The Division of Teacher Education is committed to providing candidates a strong foundation in educational theory and pedagogical skills in the context of the Christian faith. Candidates’ field experiences as either student teachers or independent teachers within K-12 schools are also an integral part of the credential programs. The programs maintain a strong reputation within the educational community of the Central Valley as graduates are known for their excellent preparation to teach and serve in the diverse schools.

Essential Functions

• Experienced educators who serve multiple roles in support of credential candidates and the credential programs.
• Coaches who communicate regularly with candidates, observe candidates in teaching placement, and provide feedback to candidates as they develop their teaching practice.
• Assessors who:
  • maintain ongoing conversation with university and school site personnel regarding candidate performance;
  • evaluate candidate performance; and
  • document candidate achievement of program requirements.
• Advocates who provide support and facilitate conversation as needed for the candidate within the program and at the placement school site.

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree
• California teaching credential including certification to teach English Language Learners;
• Successful K-12 teaching experience;
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

• Earned master’s or terminal degree in education or closely related field
• Familiarity with Common Core State Standards and current policies in education
• Successful experience coaching teachers or providing professional development.

• 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.

University Information

• 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 has extensive knowledge of your Christian life and relationship with Jesus Christ. This knowledge should be expressed in the letter.

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 hr@fresno.edu. 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.

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  This information, including salary, is accurate as of January 13, 2025.