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Faculty in Sociology

Full-time, with faculty rank; limited term appointment (1-2 years); 9 month faculty appointment, in the School of Humanities, Religion, and Social Science.

Start Date:

August 2013

Job Description:

Sociology is a vibrant major situated within the School of Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences at Fresno Pacific University. University faculty members are known for engagement with students and communities. The sociology program encourages scholarly research that challenges and empowers students to engage with people who are at-risk, underserved, or marginalized.

Responsibilities:

The department of sociology is looking for applicants with skills and interest consistent with undergraduate instruction at a liberal arts university. The program seeks to provide students with an understanding of human behavior, social interactions, and group processes. The program is cross-cultural in nature and purposefully informed by an anthropological perspective. The faculty member is expected to direct the program, teach in sociology and general education programs, actively mentor and advise sociology undergraduate majors, and provide students with research opportunities. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to departmental, university, and community service.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • M.A. or Ph.D. in sociology (or ABD); 
  • Desire to mentor undergraduate research in discipline;
  • Commitment to undergraduate instruction; 
  • 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 sociology; 
  • Commitment to dialogue between sociology and Christian faith; 
  • Demonstrated college-level teaching ability.

    University Description:

    Fresno Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation. Some 3,600 traditional and adult students attend classes on the main campus in southeast Fresno or centers in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches more than 10,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university and is the Valley’s only comprehensive Christian university granting master’s degrees. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church. All employees must express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university.

    Compensation:

    Dependent on qualifications and experience, and paid out over 12 months. Benefits include insurance (medical, vision, dental, LTD), retirement (TIAA-CREF), Section 125 options.

    Application:

    Download and complete an application. 

    Send a letter of application, a completed faculty application form (including personal statements), curriculum vitae, three letters of reference (including one pastoral), and transcripts or placement file to:

    • Kevin Reimer, Ph.D.
    • Fresno Pacific University
    • School of HRSS, Box 2301
    • 1717 S. Chestnut Avenue
    • Fresno, CA 93702
    • OR: email FPUProv@fresno.edu

     

    Fresno Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic or social background, sex, age, or physical handicap in its hiring practices. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply.