FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

FACULTY in Criminology

POSITION: Full-time, with faculty rank; continuing status track, 11-month contract, appointment in the School of Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences (Division of Social Sciences). This position serves Degree Completion, Online, and Main Campus teaching programs in the Criminology major, under the direction of the Criminology Program Director.

STARTING DATE: January 2021

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2020 and a hire will be made as soon as a suitable candidate is discerned.

ROLE:

• Teach in the Criminology curriculum across all modalities. Teaching responsibilities include traditional face-to-face, blended, and online teaching. This includes instruction on our main and regional campuses, as well as evening classes.
• Pursue an active scholarly agenda.
• Curriculum development.
• Contribute to ongoing program assessment and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with the Criminology Program Director and Criminology faculty to continue the growth of Criminology at Fresno Pacific University.
• Represent the Criminology program at recruitment and enrollment events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Earned Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field. A J.D., Ed.D. or similar qualification is not acceptable.
• Record of scholarly achievement, evidenced by publications in respected, peer-reviewed academic journals or similar publications. Previous success in grant applications and managing research grants is an added benefit.
• Demonstrated experience of exceptional college-level teaching.
• Evidence of high-level course development in face-to-face, blended, and online modalities.
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the university’s mission of Christ-centered  teaching and learning, and involvement in a local church.

Preferred:

• Candidates with at least two semesters of full-time teaching in Criminology, including face-to-face, blended, and fully online modalities, including full participation in the operations of a Criminology program will be prioritized.
• Ability to pursue an interdisciplinary approach to Criminology, in both research and teaching. Preference will be given to candidates whose work in particular explores issues related to under-served groups, for example refugees, indigenous communities, or people with disabilities.
• Experience with and knowledge of the theories, principles, and application of restorative justice, as demonstrated by research and publications, and/or professional experience. Candidates whose work encompasses restorative practices within minority communities will be given preference.
• Experience with and knowledge of the theories, principles, and applications of peacemaking and conflict studies, as demonstrated by research and publications, and/or professional experience.
• Experience living and working outside the United States, and/or the ability to bring an international perspective to the role.
• Membership in a Mennonite Brethren or Anabaptist congregation.

UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION

Fresno Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation. Some 4,000 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 about 10,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university, is a Hispanic Serving Institution, with a Hispanic student population of 44 percent, and is one of the top 10 HSIs nationally in graduating Hispanic students. The Valley’s only comprehensive Christian university granting master’s degrees, the university 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. 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 University Idea at fresno.edu/about/fpu_idea.

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

APPLICATION:   A faculty application is available at www.fresno.edu/visitors/careers 

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

            Dr. Ron Herms

            Fresno Pacific University

            School of HRSS

            1717 S. Chestnut Avenue, Box 2301

            Fresno, CA 93702

            OR: email HRSS@fresno.edu

Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, sex, age, or disability. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply.