Faculty in Music

Location : Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full-time, tenure track
Job Number: 2025-00410
Department: School of Arts and Sciences
Opening Date: 04/02/2025

Position Summary

Department: School of Arts & Sciences
Reports To: Dean
Status/Time Commitment: Full-time with faculty rank, Tenure-Track, 9- or possibly a 10-month appointment
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Start Date: 07/01/2025
The School of Arts and Sciences at Fresno Pacific University equips students for a meaningful life of service by offering a diverse range of rigorous academic programs across the arts, humanities, liberal arts, social sciences, math and science, and biblical and ministry studies. Within this dynamic framework, the Department of Fine Arts & Humanities plays a vital role, nurturing students to achieve both professional and vocational success while also offering enriching courses that serve the entire undergraduate community. The Music program stands out with its dual focus-cultivating a deep appreciation for music and honing students into skilled musicians, worship leaders, and performers. It also takes pride in its outreach to the wider community, showcasing the talent of Fresno Pacific University through regular performances that bring the campus and community together in celebration of the arts. The music program consists of faculty members and is sustained by a dedicated team of adjunct instructors. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate with this team to shape and grow the program.
Essential Functions

• Teach courses in music at the baccalaureate level including both upper- and lower-division music courses with opportunity to teach graduate students in our Individualized Master of Arts Program. Teaching needs to be determined in consultation with program director or department chair based on contract term (9-month appointment is 24-units).
• Courses will vary depending on the area of specialization, but will include GE courses, core music major courses, ensembles, lessons, and other courses in area of specialization.
• Curriculum development as needed, including collaborative efforts across programs and GE.
• Participate in departmental and university meetings, activities, and areas of service.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students with majors in music, music education, or related areas.
• Actively work with enrollment management to recruit new students in the music performance arts and to engage local partners for the purpose of advancing enrollment building strategies.
• Pursue an active scholarly agenda (which may include performance) consistent with expertise.
• Potential to serve as the program coordinator/director with commensurate faculty load for program administration.
• 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 master's degree in music or related field of study.
• Experience in, or aptitude for, college-level teaching.
• Ability to work harmoniously with students and faculty colleagues in a regional university with its foundation in the liberal arts and sciences.
• Ability to network with community partners and collaborate with Enrollment on strategies for new student recruitment into the Music program.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to cross cultures and to understand and advance diversity.
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the University's mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

Preferred:

• Earned terminal degree in music or related field of study (ABD candidates will be considered; completion of a terminal degree is a requisite for continued employment).
• Areas of specialization are open, but preference is given to candidates with a background in one or more of the following: choral conducting, music education, worship music, music technology, vocal music, musical theater, and/or msica regional mexicana.
• The ability to teach in Spanish.
• Familiarity with First Year Experience programs and courses.

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
• 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
• Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Pastoral Letter
  • This person should have extensive knowledge of your Christian life and relationship with Jesus Christ. This knowledge should be expressed in the letter.

$68,640 to $99,150 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.

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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 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.

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