Adjunct Faculty in Criminology

Fresno Pacific University; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 1,119,000 - 1,347,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno Pacific University invites applications for a faculty position in the School of Arts and Sciences. The department emphasizes Christian-based teaching and student-centered learning.

The successful candidate will teach Criminology and related courses, mentor majors, and engage in scholarly activity aligned with church and university missions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field.
• Experience in criminal justice, criminology, victimology, peacemaking, conflict studies, or related fields.
• Commitment to Christian faith and university mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as described and assigned.
• Discuss class progress with program coordinator and through observations.
• Collaborate with faculty and mentor Criminology majors and general education students.
• Demonstrate commitment to integrating Christian faith with learning.

Skills

Teaching

Criminology expertise

Mentoring students

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology

Job description

Department: School of Arts and Sciences

Reports To: Department Chair

Status/Time Commitment: Ongoing (as needed)

Department/School Summary:

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Fresno Pacific University offers a diverse range of programs in Arts, Humanities, Natural and Applied Sciences, Ministry and Social Sciences disciplines. The SAS emphasizes program quality, student engagement and faculty excellence. The school provides a cohesive, student-centered learning, faith-based environment for students to grow, learn, and excel. Our committed faculty are innovative educators and dedicated to student success and making a difference in students' lives.

• Teach courses as described and assigned
• Discuss class progress with the program coordinator, including teaching performance through observation
• Collaborate with other faculty as needed
• Mentor and advise Criminology majors (as well as general education students)
• 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

Required:

• Earned master’s degree inCriminal Justice, Criminology, or otherappropriate field of study.
• Experience in criminal justice, criminology, victimology, peacemaking, conflict studies, or related fields.
• Record or promise of scholarlycontributions to criminal justice, criminology, victimology, peacemaking, conflict studies, or related field.
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

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.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
• 2 Professional References

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.

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 [e-mail]. 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.

*This information, including salary, is accurate as of October 1, 2026.