Tenure Track Faculty in Organic Chemistry

Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty in Organic Chemistry

The Department of Biology and Chemistry at Bethel University (IN) is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track faculty member in Organic Chemistry starting August 2025. Bethel is an intentionally Christ-centered institution which hires faculty who demonstrate a strong Christian faith. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in Organic Chemistry and will likely teach a combination of the following:
Organic Chemistry I and II, General and Organic Chemistry for Allied Health majors, and a Physical Science general education course, all with labs. Other possible teaching assignments may include Scientific Research Methods, Science and Faith Seminar, Biochemistry, or other related courses. He or she will advise students in any of the majors in the department. Eligible candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Job responsibilities include twelve load hours of teaching undergraduates each semester, as well as advising students, serving on committees and otherwise supporting the mission of Bethel University. An ability to engage students in undergraduate research is an added strength.

Our department offers majors in biology, chemistry, and science education. A high percentage of Bethel graduates secure acceptance into professional and graduate school.

Requirements:
Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Application Process:

All interested candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:

• Online faculty application
• Cover letter addressing specific duties of the position
• Curriculum vita, and Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial, official transcripts will be needed before hiring)

Additionally, as an intentionally Christian liberal arts institution, Bethel University desires that its faculty possess a vibrant Christian faith and an understanding of how that faith integrates with their discipline. Therefore, candidates are also asked to submit a brief statement of faith and a statement of educational philosophy concerning the integration of faith and learning.

About Bethel University

The mission of Bethel University, affiliated with the Missionary Church denomination, is to be a community of learners building lives of commitment for leadership in the Church and world. Bethel's liberating academic programs challenge the mind, enlarge the vision, and equip the whole person for lifelong service.

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. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).