Adjunct Faculty in Mathematics Education bei Fresno Pacific University, CA

About the Department

Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Status/Time Commitment: Ongoing (as needed)
Start Date: January, 2026


Fresno Pacific University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in mathematics education.  The position will support primarily graduate students in the Master’s program in Mathematics Education.

Position Duties

Essential Functions:

• Teach courses as described and assigned per the expertise of the adjunct faculty
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in mathematics education, mathematics, statistics, or a close-related field
• 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. 

Preferred:

• Willingness to teach course as currently scheduled (alternative scheduling of a course may be considered depending on applicant availability alongside other course scheduling considerations)

Environmental Conditions:

• Online via zoom between 2 to 4 hours at scheduled times. 
• Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Public online contact position requiring professional apparel and grooming. 

Physical Demands:

• This position typically functions on zoom and requires a strong internet connection. 
• 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. 
• 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.

Other Qualifications

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
• Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation 
• Pastoral Letter
  • This person should have extensive knowledge of your Christian life and relationship with Jesus Christ. This knowledge should be expressed in the letter.

Compensation is based on highest completed degree level:

Master's 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 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 [email protected].  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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