Bethel University seeks adjunct faculty to teach in its CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs, supporting students in justice-informed, equity-centered social work education.

• Teach BSW and MSW courses in areas aligned with expertise (clinical, policy, community practice, etc.), offered in both online and in-person formats.
• Design and deliver engaging, justice-informed instruction that supports diverse learning modalities.
• Mentor and advise students to support their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive learning environment across multiple course delivery platforms.
• Demonstrate collegial engagement by fostering respectful collaboration, reliability, and professionalism within the department and broader university community.
• Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline.

• Expertise in social work practice and theory.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to integrate human rights and justice-informed perspectives into teaching.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice in social work education.
• Capacity to adapt instruction to diverse learners and modalities.

• Minimum of two years post-MSW professional practice experience.
• Clinical practice experience in social work settings.
• Engagement in applied research or scholarship relevant to social work.
• Teaching or training experience with undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Proficiency in virtual teaching platforms and online learning environments.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) required.
• Hold a MN Board of Social Work License (LGSW, LISW, LICSW) or be eligible for MN required.
• Doctorate in social work or related field preferred but not required.

Compensation: 

 
At Bethel, we offer classes that are 1, 2 or 4 credits. Adjunct load will vary based on capabilities of the Adjunct Professor and needs of the department. We typically pay $1,000 per credit hour for online courses and $1,250 per credit hour for in person or hybrid courses.   
Position open:  September 2025 
 
Additional Information: 
 
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. 
Please be aware that, due to specific legal and operational considerations, we are unable to consider applicants who live in and work from the following states: AK, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VT, and WA. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 
 
 
Questions? 
Teaching & Learning  
Bethel University 
3900 Bethel Drive  
St. Paul, MN 55112  
651.638.6804 
teaching-and-learning@bethel.edu  
 

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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.