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*Director of the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies
And Faculty in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies*

Full-time faculty member (Faculty at Fresno Pacific University are unranked)   

STARTING DATE: July 1, 2011
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2010, and an appointment
made as soon as a suitable candidate is discerned.

POSITION
Director of the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies, and faculty
member. (Faculty at Fresno Pacific University are unranked.)

ROLE
Serve as Director of the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies;

Be the public face of the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies:
speaking, consulting and presenting in the community;

Teach in graduate, undergraduate and/or degree completion programs as
needed; teach courses such as Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution
(online), Restorative Justice, Group Dynamics, Mediation, and Internship;

Contribute to university and community-related CPACS activities and
services;

Participate in scholarly, departmental and university activities.

OPPORTUNITY
The founding director of CPACS is retiring. CPACS faculty administer a wide
and growing range of projects, both grant-funded and contracted services,
including the campus restorative discipline program. It is presumed that the
successful candidate will have a period of time to become accustomed to
CPACS, the community and the teaching load before assuming full
responsibility for the Director role. CPACS has a full-time administrator
who works with the Director. There is no internal candidate for this
position.
Please see the CPACS website http://peace.fresno.edu for full information.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of
Christ-centered teaching and learning;

Doctorate in a field related to peacemaking and conflict studies from an
accredited institution;

Demonstrated ability to provide collaborative leadership for an
organization;

Experience in conflict resolution and peacemaking;

Understanding of issues pertaining to peacemaking, conflict resolution,
restorative justice and the Christian faith compatible with the Center for
Peacemaking and Conflict Studies;

Desire to prepare students for positions where they can exercise leadership
which reflects the goals of the program;

Experience in, or aptitude for, college-level teaching;

Ability to work with students, staff and faculty in a collegial environment;

Evidence of involvement in a church and the larger Christian community.
Desired:

Demonstrated college-level teaching ability and university program
administration experience;

Demonstrated success in grant writing and administration;

Evidence of scholarly contributions to criminology, victimology, restorative
justice, peacemaking, conflict studies or related fields;

Experience in mediation and victim-offender dialogue;

Theological education;

Experience living and working outside the United States;

Facility in one of the languages, other than English, spoken in the Fresno
area;

Active involvement in a historic peace church.
UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION
Fresno Pacific University is a Christian university sponsored by the
Mennonite Brethren Church. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s
degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In addition, extensive
professional development coursework is offered. The university is accredited
by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is known for its
academic excellence, strong sense of community and Christian commitment. All
employees of the university must express a personal Christian commitment and
support the Christian mission of the university.
COMPENSATION
Dependent on qualifications and experience, and paid out over 12 months.
Benefits include insurance (medical, dental, LTD, life), retirement
(TIAA-CREF), Section 125 options, and tuition remission for dependents.
Applications may be obtained from the university website: www.fresno.edu/hr
Send a letter of application, a completed faculty application form (with
related documents), three letters of reference, and transcripts or placement
file to:
Dr. Stacy Hammons, Interim Dean
Fresno Pacific University
School of Humanities, Religion & Social Sciences
1717 S. Chestnut Avenue, Box 2301
Fresno, CA 93702
Fresno Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic
or social background, sex, age, or physical handicap in its hiring
practices. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural
diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to
apply.