Clinical Faculty in Education, Education Specialist Clinical Practice Coordinator

Location : Fresno, CA
Job Type: Clinical Position
Job Number: 2025-00412
Department: School of Grad & Prof Studies
Opening Date: 04/02/2025

Position Summary

Department: Teacher Preparation
Reports To: Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Status/Time Commitment: Full-time with faculty rank, clinical or tenure track faculty, 11-month appointment
Start Date: 07/01/2025
FPU's Teacher Education programs maintain a strong reputation within the educational community of the Central Valley, as graduates are known for their excellent preparation to teach and serve in the diverse schools of the valley and beyond. The Teacher Education and Special Education programs are committed to providing students a strong foundation in educational theory and pedagogical skills, and we are known for our commitment to Teaching as a Calling to Redemptive Service. This vision, grounded in Christian faith, invests the programs with purpose and direction; it provides a foundation for the understanding and development of excellence in teaching and responsiveness to the concerns of young people and their families and communities.

Fresno Pacific University's Teacher Preparation programs are housed in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. The Office of Clinical Practice is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with partner school districts by arranging student teaching placements, maintaining all contracts, and supporting University Mentors who coach and evaluate candidates in the programs. The Office of Clinical Practice supports students enrolled in multiple-subject, single-subject, and educational specialist credential programs.

This teaching faculty position has three components: delivering high-quality instruction in one or more of our credential programs depending on expertise, coordinating Clinical Placements for candidates in the Education Specialist program in Fresno and Visalia, and creating & monitoring mentor teacher training. This position is based at either the Visalia or main campus in Fresno with teaching responsibilities at either location depending on semester need and in consultation with the Program Director.
Essential Functions

• Teach within the Teacher Preparation Department, focused on Special Education, though other credential experience will be considered.
• Teach under the direction of the Department Chair through consultation with the Program Director for course assignments.
• Support candidates through Education Specialist academic advising.
• Manage placements for Education Specialist candidates in clinical practice settings across the Fresno and Visalia campus regions in coordination with Clinical Practice and intern Clinical Practice Directors.
• Create, deliver, and track Mentor Teacher training for all programs in accordance with accreditation requirements.
• Attend FPU Mentor meetings in Visalia and coordinate with Visalia Program Directors.
• Actively participate in the FPU community and represent the Teacher Preparation Department as requested by the Department Chair.
• Ongoing professional development and participation in teacher preparation professional organizations and agencies.
• Maintain professional memberships and professional development.
• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• Earned terminal degree in the appropriate field of study (candidates with a master's degree or those nearing terminal degree completion may be considered)
• Successful record of K-12 teaching and commitment to preparing teachers to work in diverse and high-poverty K-12 schools
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
• Evidence of effective professional communication skills
• Significant, demonstrated skills in utilizing technology to enhance communications and maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated success working with people with diverse cultural, religious, political, and educational perspectives
• Ability to work collegially with students, staff, and faculty
• Strong, relational, oral, and written communication skills
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the University's mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

Preferred:

• Experience in developing dynamic multi-agency partnerships
• Record or promise of professional contributions to the field of education and/or scholarly achievement

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.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statements: brief statement (1 page or less) on each of the following topics:
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Relationship & Commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church
  • Relating Christian faith to discipline and teaching
  • Diversity Rationale
• Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • To be emailed to hr@fresno.edu or mailed to Fresno Pacific University, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA 93702
• Faith Reference
  • This person should have knowledge of your Christian life and relationship with Jesus Christ. This knowledge should be expressed in the letter.

University Information

$83,740.00 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 the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, FPU offers a competitive benefits package.

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.
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.