Full-Time Philosophy Faculty -Tenure-Track/Tenured

About the role

The Religion and Philosophy Department at Bethel University (IN) seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member in Philosophy to begin in August 2026.

Responsibilities

- Teach and develop coursework in Philosophy in response to departmental needs and areas of expertise. - Teach courses in a complementary discipline such as ministry, biblical studies, literature, etc. - Engage in professional service and scholarly activities. - Demonstrate teaching excellence and enthusiasm for mentoring students. - Collaborate in a Christian liberal arts setting and work with honors programs. - Fulfill normal faculty duties including 12 hours of undergraduate teaching per semester and departmental/professional responsibilities.

Requirements

- A Ph.D. in Philosophy and demonstrated competency to teach in a complementary discipline. - A vibrant Christian faith and understanding of how faith integrates with the discipline. - Annual affirmation of the Articles of Faith and Practice of the Missionary Church and faithful membership in a local church aligned with Bethel's statement of faith and lifestyle expectations.

Qualifications

- Teaching excellence. - Enthusiasm for mentoring students. - Interest in collaborative work within a Christian liberal arts setting. - Experience or interest in working with honors programs.

Skills

- Demonstrated ability to integrate faith and learning.

Benefits

- Not specified.

Pay

- Not specified.

Schedule

- Normal faculty duties include 12 hours of undergraduate teaching per semester.

Contact Information

All interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vita, and a statement of educational philosophy. Candidates must also submit a brief statement of faith and a statement on the integration of faith and learning. Applications should be submitted via the provided application website. Questions can be directed to the Chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Keith Koteskey, at Keith.Koteskey@BethelUniversity.edu. Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose applications are completed by May 31, but the position will remain open until filled.