Faculty in Criminology

Department :   School of Arts & Sciences

Reports To :   Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Status / Time Commitment :   Full-time tenure track with faculty rank, or full-time clinical faculty position with rank, without tenure; 9-10-11 month appointment

Rank :  Assistant or Associate Professor

Start Date :   07 / 01 / 2026

Department / School Summary :

The Social Sciences Department, housed in the School of Arts and Sciences, offers undergraduate programs in Psychology and Criminology in both online and on-campus formats across accelerated and traditional semester schedules as well as providing for the general education in social sciences of all undergraduate students.

The Criminology program at Fresno Pacific University serves adult and traditional learners with interests in criminology, restorative justice, and victim issues. The program prepares students for careers in criminology-related fields by providing a strong foundation in the study of crime, society, and justice systems. Instruction emphasizes the application of justice-oriented approaches, engagement with social and psychological theories of crime and criminal behavior, and the integration of a Christian / Anabaptist perspective throughout the curriculum.

• Teach in the Criminology curriculum across all modalities (face-to-face, blended, and online), on all campuses, as well as evening classes.
• Curriculum development and management including course sequences, faculty assignment, and ongoing assessment of the curriculum’s relevance to the field.
• Hiring, training, and evaluation of adjunct instructors within the program.
• Contribute to ongoing program assessment and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with other Criminology faculty to continue the growth of Criminology at Fresno Pacific University.
• Remain current with new trends and developments in her / his field of expertise.
• Mentor students in the Criminology major and coordinate with academic advisors to support and engage students.
• Respond to student, faculty and staff requests, needs, complaints, and / or grievances as needed in a timely manner.
• Organize / supervise co-curricular activities in criminology.
• Represent the Criminology program at recruitment and enrollment events.
• Pursue an active scholarly agenda.
• Initiate relationships / partnerships with external organizations, agencies, and educational institutions to support student learning, engagement and recruitment.
• 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.

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Personal Statements : brief statement (1 page or less) on each of the following topics :

Christian Faith Reference

$70,304 to $120,963 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, FPU offers a competitive benefits package.

Faculty Salary Scale can be viewed at  Human Resources | Fresno Pacific University

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  fresno.edu / about / fpu_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  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.

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