Phd In Biblical Studies Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location : 1717 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno, CA
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 2025-00391
Department: School of Arts and Sciences
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Position Summary
The School of Arts and Sciences at Fresno Pacific University, a vibrant and innovative Christ-centered institution, is seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join the team as Adjunct Faculty in Biblical Studies. This is more than just a teaching role - it's an opportunity to ignite a lifelong love of learning, challenge students to dive deep into biblical texts, theology, and history, and inspire them to boldly integrate their faith into all aspects of their lives. Faculty in this role will have the chance to mentor students, shape their intellectual and spiritual journeys, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of Christian leaders. Responsibilities include teaching engaging courses, fostering academic growth, and contributing to the mission of transforming lives through faith, scholarship, and community. Join a forward-thinking, faith-driven academic environment where academic excellence and spiritual growth thrive together.
Essential Functions
Role:

• Teach courses as described and assigned and provide academic instruction to students for the assigned biblical studies courses.
• Create and grade assignments by utilizing online platforms (Canvas, Zoom, etc.)
• Discuss class progress with the program coordinator, including teaching performance through observation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students in an academic context that integrates your Christian faith and learning.
• Embrace the , and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the , and support the ideals and practices articulated in ""

• Other job duties as assigned

• Collaborate with other faculty as needed.

Qualifications
Required:

• M.A. or Ph.D. in related field of study
• Demonstrated appropriate teaching experience
• 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:

• Ph.D. in related discipline

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.

University Information
Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
• 2 Professional References
• Faith Reference Letter - This letter should attest to your Christian faith and church participation. While preferred from a church leader, it can also come from anyone within the church community who can speak to your relationship with Jesus Christ and involvement in the church.

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
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.
*This information, including salary, is accurate as of April 29, 2026.
Fresno Pacific University offers a wide range of affordable benefits that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. As well as, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, and a number of unique unviersity benefits. Please visit and you may review our current Holiday Calendar.
For any benefits questions, please email us at hr@fresno.edu.