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

• Bethel University is searching for an Affiliate Adjunct faculty member who will teach primarily adult medical-surgical and fundamentals clinical and laboratory courses working with adult students in an accelerated post-baccalaureate nursing program. Most courses are hybrid with clinical experiences and skills intensives. An affiliate adjunct faculty member is an adjunct faculty member on a teaching-intensive one-year contract for between 24 and 32 load credits.

What you'll do

• Teach in clinical settings; specifically adult medical/surgical (inpatient acute care settings) and fundamentals (TCU settings). Other specialty settings as qualified.
• Teach in the nursing skills and simulation labs.
• Some online teaching in hybrid skills and clinical courses.
• Evaluation of students in clinical and skills settings, including performance exams.
• Contribute to teaching team meetings, curriculum projects, and office hours (other faculty responsibilities like advising and University committee work are not expected for this position).

Qualifications

• Commitment to Bethel’s core values
• Commitment to exploring connections between nursing and the Christian faith
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring
• Enthusiasm for teaching and nursing practice
• Commitment to staying current on best practices in nursing and healthcare
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor nursing students, identifying growth opportunities and educational needs
• Commitment to facilitating the development of clinical judgment in students
• Flexibility and ability to adapt
• Ability to work with a team
• Respectful of diverse talents and perspectives

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of clinical practice experience in medical/surgical nursing required; clinical practice experience in an additional nursing specialty welcome.
• Previous experience as a nurse educator in an academic setting or as a preceptor of students or new nursing employees would be an asset.
• Previous experience working with diverse individuals or groups is preferred.

Education:

• A Master’s degree in nursing is required. A clinical focus with practice in adult medical-surgical nursing care setting is required. Current Minnesota RN licensure or eligibility is required.

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.

Other Duties: The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Bethel University reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the University or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position, will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Remote Work and Sponsorship Restrictions:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here.

Join a Christ-centered community committed to inclusive excellence, reconciliation, and flourishing for all. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time