Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry

POSITION

Part-time, School of Arts and Sciences.

STARTING DATES

January 13, 2025

DESCRIPTION

Fresno Pacific University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in chemistry. The positions primarily support traditional undergraduate students; instructional needs range from support for upper-division chemistry courses to support for introductory chemistry courses serving students across a variety of majors.

ROLE

Teach undergraduate chemistry courses. Current needs include:

• BCHM 421 Biochemistry
  1/13/2025 – 5/9/2025; day and time TBD
• BCHM 421L Biochemistry Laboratory
  1/13/2025 – 5/9/2025; day and time TBD
• CHEM 321L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
  1/13/2025 – 5/9/2025; day and time TBD
• CHEM 340 Environmental Chemistry
  1/13/2025 – 5/9/2025; day(s)/time TBD
• CHEM 340L Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
  1/13/2025 – 5/9/2025; day(s)/time TBD

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Ph.D. or M.S in chemistry or a 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

• Specialization in environmental (340; 340L) and/or inorganic chemistry (321L);
• Willingness to teach course as currently scheduled (alternative scheduling of a course may be considered depending on applicant availability alongside other course scheduling considerations).

COMPENSATION

• Master’s rate $23.87 overtime rate   $35.81 
• PhD rate $28.82 overtime rate   $43.22 
• Overtime is calculated at time + ½

APPLICATION

A faculty application is available here.

Send a letter of application, a completed faculty application form (including personal statements), curriculum vita, three letters of reference (two professional; one pastoral), and transcripts or placement file to either address below. Inquiries prior to application are welcome.

Catherine Simpson, Program Assistant
School of Arts and Sciences
Fresno Pacific University
1717 S. Chestnut Avenue
Fresno CA   93702

OR 
natural.sciences@fresno.edu

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 here.