Office of Human Resources
College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Employment Opportunities
- Adjunct (part-time) faculty appointment in the Department of Modern World Languages--Chinese
- Adjunct faculty appointment in Department of Biological Sciences--Geology and/or Environmental Studies
- Assistant Director of Forensics—adjunct (part-time) faculty appointment in the Department of Communication Studies
- Full-time faculty appointment in the Department of Nursing
- Full-time one-year faculty appointment in the Department of Modern World Languages--Spanish
- Full-time tenure track faculty appointment in the Department of Education – emphasis on Diversity in Education
- Full-time tenure track faculty appointment in the Department of Nursing
- Full-time three-year (renewable) faculty appointment in the Department of English
- Full-time three-year faculty appointment in the Department of Modern World Languages--Spanish
Adjunct (part-time) faculty information
Adjunct (part-time) faculty appointment in the Department of Modern World Languages--Chinese
A letter of application and curriculum vita should be addressed to: Dr. Debra K. Harless, Dean of Academic Programs, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55112.
Supervisor:
Department Chair
Qualifications:
M.A. in Chinese Languages and Literature, or a related area. Native or near-native proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese. Strong background in Chinese language pedagogy. Experience teaching Chinese preferred. Candidate must be committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the university and demonstrate commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring students, and scholarship. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding.
Responsibilities:
Teach one or two Chinese language (Mandarin) courses per year at the introductory or intermediate level.
Compensation:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Open:
Fall 2008
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Adjunct faculty appointment in Department of Biological Sciences--Geology and/or Environmental Studies
Supervisor:
Department Chair
Qualifications:
Minimum of Master’s degree in related field preferred. A record of successful college teaching is preferred. Candidate must be strongly committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the university and demonstrate commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding.
Responsibilities:
Principal teaching responsibility is for: 1. 100 level “Introduction to Geology” course. Includes 2.5 lecture hours per week and one 2.5-hour lab per week. AND/OR 2. 100 level “Environment and Humanity” course. Includes 3.5 lecture hours per week and two 2.5-hour labs per week
Compensation:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Open:
Fall 2008
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Assistant Director of Forensics—adjunct (part-time) faculty appointment in the Department of Communication Studies
Supervisor:
Director of Forensics
Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and one to two years of prior competitive forensics experience. The Bethel forensics team competes in individual events, Readers’ Theater, parliamentary debate, and Lincoln-Douglas debate. Candidate must have experience in at least one of these areas, and preferably in multiple areas. A master’s degree in communication studies or related area is preferred. Candidate must be committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the university. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting the Director of Forensics in coaching and preparing for competition. Includes administrative duties. Individual travels with the team, supervises students, and judges at tournaments.
Compensation:
The position is considered the equivalent of two academic courses per year. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Open:
Fall 2007
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Full-time faculty appointment in the Department of Nursing
A letter of application and curriculum vita should be addressed to Dr. Debra K. Harless, Dean of Academic Programs, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55112.
Supervisor:
Department Chair
Qualifications:
A master’s degree in nursing is required. A clinical focus on adult health with recent clinical practice in an acute care setting is necessary. This implies current RN licensure in Minnesota or eligibility. Maintaining clinical expertise would be important for fulfilling the responsibilities of this position. Previous experience as a nurse educator in an academic setting or as a preceptor of students or new nursing employees would be an asset. Candidate must be committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the university and demonstrate dedication to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring students, and scholarship. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding.
Responsibilities:
Primary clinical instruction of junior-level nursing students with some didactic teaching responsibilities consistent with candidate’s educational and practice experiences. General faculty responsibilities will include student advising, and department and committee assignments.
Compensation:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Open:
Fall 2008
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Full-time one-year faculty appointment in the Department of Modern World Languages--Spanish
A letter of application and curriculum vita should be addressed to: Dr. Debra K. Harless, Dean of Academic Programs, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55112
Supervisor:
Department Chair
Qualifications:
M.A. required; Spanish, Spanish Education, or a related area preferred. Native or near-native proficiency in English and Spanish. Strong background in Spanish language pedagogy. Experience teaching Spanish preferred. Candidate must be committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the university and demonstrate commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring students, and scholarship. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding.
Responsibilities:
Teach seven Spanish courses or equivalent per year at the introductory and intermediate levels
Compensation:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Open:
Fall 2008
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Full-time tenure track faculty appointment in the Department of Education – emphasis on Diversity in Education
A letter of application and curriculum vita should be addressed to Dr. Debra K. Harless, Dean of Academic Programs, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55112.
Supervisor:
Department Chair
Qualifications:
Doctorate in educational field. Teaching experience in diverse P-12 settings required, including urban and multi-lingual/racial settings. Expertise and ability to teach concepts and theories of critical pedagogy and social justice required. Experience in working with ELL or bilingual populations preferred. Previous teaching experience at the college level preferred. Candidate must be committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the university and demonstrate commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring students, and scholarship. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding.
Responsibilities:
Teach seven courses or equivalent per year. Course assignment will include “Issues in Education.” and other undergraduate courses. Also includes working with schools and school districts to establish partnerships and collaborations for the purpose of expanding student placements, class session locations, and services to schools and school faculty. General faculty responsibilities will include student advising, and department and faculty committee assignments.
Compensation:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Open:
Fall 2008
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Full-time tenure track faculty appointment in the Department of Nursing
A letter of application and curriculum vita should be addressed to Dr. Debra K. Harless, Dean of Academic Programs, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55112.
Supervisor:
Department Chair
Qualifications:
A doctoral degree in nursing or related field is required, though applicants will be considered who are making substantial progress toward the completion of the doctoral degree. A master’s degree in nursing is necessary with a preferred clinical focus on adult health. Recent clinical practice in an acute care setting (implies current RN licensure in Minnesota or eligibility) is an important asset. Candidate must be committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the university and demonstrate commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring students, and scholarship. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding.
Responsibilities:
Teach seven courses or the equivalent per year. Teaching assignments would include both theory and clinical courses, in pre-licensure and RN degree completion baccalaureate programs and/or master’s program. General faculty responsibilities will include student advising, and department and faculty committee assignments.
Compensation:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Open:
Fall 2009
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Full-time three-year (renewable) faculty appointment in the Department of English
Supervisor:
Department Chair
Qualifications:
B.A. in Journalism or related field; M.A. preferred. A strong professional record in print and online journalism, with extensive experience outside the academic world, is essential. Must be an excellent writer with a strong network of contacts in journalism and publishing. Should be able to articulate a vision for journalism in a Christian university and for preparing Christians to contribute in this field. Candidate must be committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the university and committed to pursuing excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring students, and scholarship. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding.
Responsibilities:
Teach the equivalent of seven courses per year. Load may include courses in news writing, editing and design, feature writing, and various general areas (community journalism, advocacy journalism) as well as advising student publications and directing internships. Contributions to general education composition courses are also possible. General faculty responsibilities include student advising, and department and committee assignments.
Compensation:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Open:
Fall 2008
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Full-time three-year faculty appointment in the Department of Modern World Languages--Spanish
A letter of application and curriculum vita should be addressed to: Dr. Debra K. Harless, Dean of Academic Programs, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55112.
Supervisor:
Department Chair
Qualifications:
M.A. required; Spanish, Spanish Education, or a related area preferred. Native or near-native proficiency in English and Spanish. Strong background in Spanish language pedagogy. Experience teaching Spanish preferred. Candidate must be committed to the liberal arts educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the university and demonstrate commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring students, and scholarship. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to contribute to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and cross-cultural understanding.
Responsibilities:
Teach seven Spanish courses or equivalent per year at the introductory and intermediate levels.
Compensation:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Open:
Fall 2008
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Last Updated: April 25, 2008
Application for Full-Time Faculty Employment - College of Arts & Sciences
A letter of application and curriculum vita should be addressed to:
Dr. Debra K. Harless
Dean of Academic Programs
BETHEL UNIVERSITY
College of Arts & Sciences
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112-6999
651.638.6367
fax: 651.635.1964
Questions about the application process may be addressed by email to the Office of Academic Affairs.
Likely candidates will be asked to complete an Application for Faculty Employment. Microsoft Word Version, Adobe PDF Version. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader software, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Reader.
Applicants should also acquaint themselves with the university's Affirmation of Our Faith and A Covenant for Life Together at Bethel.
Application for Adjunct (Part-Time) Faculty Employment - College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts & Sciences hires adjunct (part-time) faculty members as the need arises. Hiring of adjunct faculty is initiated by the appropriate department chair or program director. Potential applicants should acquaint themselves with the university’s Affirmation of Our Faith and A Covenant for Life Together at Bethel.
The application is available for download in either Microsoft Word or as an Adobe PDF file. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader software, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Reader.
References provided by the applicant will be contacted prior to a formal interview. Upon successful completion of the interview, candidates will be asked to provide official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate work.