Affiliate adjunct faculty position teaching primarily adult medical-surgical and fundamentals clinical and laboratory courses, working with adult students in an accelerated post-baccalaureate nursing program. Most courses are hybrid with clinical experiences and skills intensives. This position will have face-to-face teaching in clinical and the skills lab 2-3 times a week. An Affiliate Adjunct is an adjunct faculty member on a teaching-intensive one-year contract for between 24 and 32 load credits. The salary range for this position is $40,125 to $53,500, depending on load.

● Teaching in clinical settings; specifically adult medical/surgical (inpatient acute care settings) and fundamentals (TCU settings). Other specialty settings as qualified.
● Teaching in the nursing skills and simulation labs.
● Some online teaching in hybrid skills and clinical courses.
● Evaluation of students in clinical and skills settings, including performance exams.
● Contributing to teaching team meetings, curriculum projects, and office hours (other faculty responsibilities like advising and University committee work are not expected for this position).
● Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline.

● Commitment to Bethel’s core values
● Commitment to exploring connections between nursing and the Christian faith
● Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring
● Enthusiasm for teaching and nursing practice
● Commitment to staying current on best practices in nursing and healthcare
● Effective communication and interpersonal skills
● Ability to mentor nursing students, identifying growth opportunities and educational needs
● Commitment to facilitating the development of clinical judgment in students
● Flexibility and ability to adapt
● Ability to work with a team
● Respectful of diverse talents and perspectives

● A minimum of three years of clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing required; clinical experience in an additional nursing specialty welcome.
● Previous experience as a nurse educator in an academic setting or as a preceptor of students or new nursing employees would be an asset.
● Previous experience working with diverse individuals or groups is preferred.

A Master’s degree in nursing is required. A clinical focus with practice in adult medical-surgical nursing care setting is required. Current Minnesota RN licensure or eligibility is required.

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.
● 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.

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Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
651.638.6804
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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.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring.

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.