Employment

Counseling Psychology and Human Services
Graduate School, College of Adult & Professional Studies | St. Paul, MN

Exempt/Salaried
Full-Time
Tenure Track

Job Summary

This is a full-time faculty position with extensive teaching, research and leadership responsibility in the College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School, specifically to the MA in Counseling Psychology and the BA in Human Services programs. Courses taught in these areas will depend on the candidate specializations and program needs.

Responsibilities

A successful applicant will serve as Program Director for these two programs, actively teach in one or both programs, advise and supervise capstone and thesis projects, and work collaboratively with the Psychology department at the College of Arts and Sciences.

In addition to teaching, primary responsibilities will be:

• curriculum evaluation and development
• the selection and supervision of program faculty
• program maintenance and growth leading to greater academic quality and broader awareness of the program

General faculty responsibilities will include:

• collaboration with the academic team to ensure learner satisfaction and support
• serving as subject matter specialist for the programs
• providing support and encouragement for program faculty
• serving on faculty committees as required

Maintaining a strong network of professional contacts would be expected in fulfilling the responsibilities of this position along with a proven ability to communicate vision among diverse constituents.

Required Skills

• the candidate must be committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the University, the integration of Christianity and the science of psychology and excellence in teaching, mentoring, and professional service
• candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding

Required Experience

• current experience as a practitioner is strongly desired, along with some experience with entry level social services
• research and record of publications would be an asset
• an understanding of and familiarity with adult education and accelerated graduate programs for working adults is important, as is the ability to translate experience into quality educational programming.
• previous experience teaching graduate students and adults returning to complete their education would be an asset as would expertise in the use of educational technology

Required Education

A Ph.D or Psy.D. in the Counseling and/or Clinical Psychology or equivalent specialty; licensure or license eligible as an LP, LPC or LPCC. Board approved supervisor status would be an asset; knowledge of state licensure requirements is a priority.

Supervisor

Dean of Graduate School

Additional Information

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please send materials to Dr. Lori Jass l-jass@bethel.edu

Questions?

Academic Affairs
Graduate School
3900 Bethel Drive
Bethel University
St. Paul, MN 55112
651.635.8084
capsgs-facultyapp@bethel.edu

Bethel University has been a leader and model in Christian higher education since 1871. Approximately 6,500 students from 49 states and 23 countries are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations in San Diego and on the East Coast, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor’s and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields.

Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, or disability. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.