Bethel University invites applications for a full-time one-year position teaching courses in our Journalism program and serving as faculty advisor for the student newspaper. 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.

● Teach four Journalism courses.
● Serve as faculty advisor for The Clarion student newspaper, employing journalistic and ethical standards.
● Direct the Johnson Center for Journalism & Communications for the 2025-2026 academic year, including collaboration with the Interim Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, the English & Journalism Department Chair, and related donors, to facilitate restructuring of the journalism program at Bethel.
● Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline.
● Demonstrate commitment to teaching and scholarship within the context of a Christian university
● Continued involvement as a journalism professional.

● Ability and enthusiasm for teaching literature in a liberal arts university setting.
● Ability to advise and provide editorial leadership of a student publication.

● Record of teaching excellence preferred.
● Proven media experience in multiplatform storytelling preferred.

MA in Journalism or related field, or a BA with significant professional experience required; PhD preferred. 

Compensation:    

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position open:     

August 2025

●  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.

Questions?
Academic Affairs
College of Arts & Sciences
Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
651.638.6804
cas-academic-affairs@bethel.edu

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.

Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, support, and develop a diverse workforce that contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God’s kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences.

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Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 5,000 students from 48 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 employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.