Psychological Sciences

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.

About the role

• Full-time (24 credit load), tenure-track position in the Department of Psychological Sciences, including teaching, research, mentoring of undergraduate students, and service to the university. A clinical faculty appointment is also an option, with clinical work substituting for scholarly research. Courses are delivered predominantly face-to-face.

What you'll do

• Teach some combination of core psychology courses offered in the major, and/or other courses in the specialty of the candidate. 
• Actively engage in either creating and implementing a research agenda; OR a clinical practice that engages your teaching. 
• Advise undergraduate students regarding their academic plans and career.
• Mentor and advise student research projects or preparation for clinical professions.
• Collaborate in departmental programming.
• Serve on a university committee(s) as assigned.
• Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Ability to teach core Psychology courses, in addition to other courses that reflect the candidate’s specialty or the needs of the department.
• Ability to engage with and mentor students.
• Ability to implement a research plan and commitment to involving students in research projects; OR sustained clinical practice that contributes to the field and enriches teaching.
• Commitment to exploring connections between psychology and the Christian Faith.
• Ability and desire to support inclusive excellence in the University community.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of a team.

Experience:

• Teaching and research experience preferred

Education:

• Ph.D., Psy.D., or ABD in Psychology or related field required

Additional Responsibilities:

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 is an in-person position, so remote work is not an option for this role.

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.

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 here.

Join a Christ-centered community committed to inclusive excellence, reconciliation, and flourishing for all.Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .

Additional Information

We will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2026.