Chemistry and Biochemistry - Full-time Faculty (term appointment)
Chemistry and Biochemistry - Full-time Faculty (term appointment)
About the role
• Bethel University invites applications for a full-time one-year faculty position in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, with the possibility of renewal.
What you'll do
• Teach the equivalent of a six-course, 24 load-credit load for the year (in person at our Arden Hills campus), including introductory chemistry or upper-division courses consistent with the background and interests of the candidate and the needs of the department.
• Contribute to innovation in undergraduate chemistry education.
• Lead and supervise student research projects (optional).
• Collaboratively support departmental goals in areas such as recruiting, curricular reform, assessment, and community building.
• Live out a commitment to the liberal arts educational mission and Christian orientation of the University.
• Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline.
Qualifications
• Specialization in any area of chemistry, with expertise in biochemistry or organic chemistry preferred.
• Ability to teach chemistry to undergraduate majors and non-majors, and to students from a variety of socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to lead a research program involving undergraduates.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Strong interest in integrating faith and learning.
Additional Responsibilities:
Experience:
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
Education:
• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely-related field required.
Compensation:
• We are open to hiring an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor for this position. The range for an Assistant Professor is $55,599 - $70,043, Associate Professor is $62,927 - $84,168, and Full Professor is $77,265 - $95,904. Salary and rank determined by education and experience.
Position open:
• August 2026
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. This position is not available for remote work.
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 https://www.bethel.edu/employment/working/benefits
https://www.bethel.edu/employment/working/commitment-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
• 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.
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