Faculty in Bible and Theology, Bilingual - Seminary

Position Summary

Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Reports To: Dean of School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Status/Time Commitment: Full-time with faculty rank, tenure track, 10-month appointment
Rank: Assistant Professor
Start Date: 07/01/2026

Position Overview

A unique opportunity to join the School of Graduate and Professional Studies as a bilingual (Spanish-English) tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2026. This full-time, 10-month faculty appointment blends academic teaching, community impact, and international collaboration—offering a dynamic platform to shape both seminary education and church leadership development.

About the Role

This position is supported by a multi-million-dollar grant from Lilly Foundation, Inc. and serves both Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary (FPBS) and partner church-serving institutions. The role is thoughtfully divided between two complementary areas of impact:

• Graduate Teaching & Curriculum Leadership (50%)
  Deliver high-quality, graduate-level instruction in English, contributing to seminary degree programs in divinity and ministry. Engage students through in-person, online, and hybrid learning environments while helping shape future leaders in faith-based contexts.
• Bilingual Ministry & Community Engagement (50%)
  Collaborate with denominational partners and a university-affiliated center to design and deliver continuing education programs in Spanish for pastors and church leaders. This includes developing culturally relevant materials and participating in community-based teaching initiatives across diverse settings.

Essential Functions

• Teach graduate courses within Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary (FPBS) in theology, biblical studies, and practical ministry.
• Teach and develop learning materials in Spanish for affiliated organizations including Fresno Pacific University Center for Community Transformation, Vineyard USA, and the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
• Actively participate in seminary student life and university meetings/events.
• Provide mentoring, advising and guidance to students enrolled in seminary ministry degree programs.
• Engage in on-going relationships and partnerships with external organizations, ministries, and churches.
• Participate in the recruitment of new students for seminary ministry degree programs.
• Actively align with the vision of the seminary’s ministry programs.
• 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".

Qualifications

Required:

• Earned terminal degree in appropriate field of study (ABD candidates considered).
• Fluent in both Spanish and English.
• Prior experience teaching in areas such as theology and biblical studies.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development and teaching in different instructional modalities.
• Record or promise of scholarly achievement.
• Ability to work collegially with diverse groups.
• Strong relational, oral, and written communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Deep commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission.
• Broad agreement with the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith.

Preferred:

• Successful ministry leadership experience.