Counseling (MA Program) - Adjunct Faculty in Saint Paul, Minnesota at Bethel University

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

About the role

• This position is for an adjunct faculty position, teaching either Research Methods and Evaluation (Spring Semester 2nd 8 weeks) or Theories and Techniques of Career Counseling (Summer Semester). These are in-person evening courses, offered Tuesdays from 5:30-9:30 PM. Adjunct load will vary based on capabilities of the Adjunct Professor and needs of the program.
• Compensation is $4,500 for three-credit courses in the graduate school.

Qualifications

• Content area expertise required, and experience teaching adult students preferred
• Enthusiasm for teaching and counseling practice
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide substantive feedback
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills
• Respectful of diverse perspectives

Experience:

• Previous teaching experience, with training counseling students in-person preferred.

Education:

• A doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field, with licensure in counseling or related field preferred.

Additional Responsibilities

Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Affirmation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ-centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Affirmation of Faith and supporting all other beliefs as Biblical, responsible, and thoughtful approaches while avoiding dissension and divisiveness. Employees teach and mentor students and help one another uphold our Community Covenant commitments. As a result of these expectations, all University employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to carry out its mission and foster Bethel’s Christ-centered covenant community.

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