Nursing Department - Faculty; tenure- or clinical-track

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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.

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

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