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.

Job Summary

• Full-time faculty position, tenure-track or clinical-track, teaching in clinical, laboratory, and/or didactic courses working with undergraduate students in a BSN nursing program. Courses are delivered predominately face-to-face. This position will include a primary teaching focus of medical/surgical nursing. A sub-specialty is preferred but not required. Faculty may also teach similar content in the Post-Bacc BSN program.

What you'll do

• Teach in classroom and clinical settings, specifically medical/surgical nursing, and teaching clinical/lab in specialty or sub-specialty area.
• Teach in the nursing skills and simulation labs.
• Provide online teaching of skills and/or didactic content and clinical in the Post-Bacc BSN program as needed.
• Evaluate students in classroom, clinical, and skills settings, including on performance exams.
• General faculty responsibilities include involvement in the activities of the department and university (i.e., participation on teaching teams and committees).
• Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline.

Qualifications

• Commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest advances in nursing/medicine and changes to best practice standards for patient care in specialty area
• Commitment to Bethel’s core values
• Commitment to exploring connections between nursing and the Christian faith
• Commitment to excellence in teaching
• Enthusiasm for teaching and nursing practice
• Ability to mentor nursing students, identifying growth opportunities and educational needs
• Commitment to facilitation of clinical judgment development
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Flexibility and ability to adapt
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team
• Understanding of and commitment to Bethel’s efforts to develop as an inclusive university community

Experience:

• A minimum of three years clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing is necessary; clinical experience in an additional nursing specialty is preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience as a nurse educator in an academic setting or as a preceptor of students or new nursing employees would be an asset.

Education:

A master’s degree in nursing is required, doctoral degree or significant progress toward completion of a doctoral degree is preferred. A clinical focus with practice in medical/surgical nursing care settings is necessary. Current Minnesota RN licensure or eligibility required.

Compensation:

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Typical salary for Assistant Professor $55,599 - $70,043, Associate Professor $62,927 - $84,168, Full Professor $77,265 - $95,904 for 24 Load Credits a year.

Position open August 1, 2026

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. Please be aware that, due to specific legal and operational considerations, we are unable to consider applicants who live in and work from the following states: AK, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VT, and WA. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Travel: This position does not require travel.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Must be able to carry suitcases and large recruiting displays across large parking lots and up and down flights of stairs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Expected Hours of Work:

Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position.

Benefits

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.

We are a community that reflects the body of Christ, represented by students from across the United States, around the world, and many Christian traditions and denominations. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .