Tenure Track Faculty in Organic Chemistry

Position Overview

The Department of Biology and Chemistry at Bethel University (IN) is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty member in Organic Chemistry starting August 2025. Bethel is an intentionally Christ-centered institution that hires faculty who demonstrate a strong Christian faith. The successful candidate will teach a combination of Organic Chemistry I and II, General and Organic Chemistry for Allied Health majors, and a Physical Science general education course – all with laboratories – and may also teach Scientific Research Methods, Science and Faith Seminar, Biochemistry, or other related courses.

• Twelve load hours of undergraduate teaching each semester.
• Advice students in any of the department’s majors.
• Serve on committees and otherwise support the mission of Bethel University.
• Engage students in undergraduate research (strength).

• Ph.D. in Chemistry.
• Strong Christian faith aligned with Bethel’s mission.
• Experience teaching Organic Chemistry and related courses.
• Ability to integrate faith and learning into the curriculum.

• Online faculty application.
• Cover letter addressing specific duties of the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial; official copies required before hiring).
• Statement of faith.
• Statement of educational philosophy concerning integration of faith and learning.

Bethel University is a college in South Bend, Indiana, affiliated with the Missionary Church. Its mission is to be a community of learners building lives of commitment for leadership in the Church and world. The university offers programs in biology, chemistry, science education and other liberal arts disciplines.

Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. As a Christian institution, the university seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The University retains the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion in accordance with Title VII, Sections 702-703 of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended.