Social Work - Full-time Faculty

Job Summary

Bethel University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Social Work with a primary assignment to the MSW program in the Graduate School. The position involves both in-person and online teaching, academic advising, and institutional service. The candidate may also carry teaching assignments in the BSW program.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence within the department and broader discipline
• Teach up to six courses or the equivalent per academic year, as determined by departmental needs
• Maintain primary responsibility for teaching assigned courses in strict alignment with CSWE accreditation requirements
• Teach a variety of topics, including:
• Introductory and advanced social work courses
• Field seminar courses
• Social work practice courses

Qualifications

• Teaching Excellence: Demonstrated potential for effective teaching of both generalist and specialized, justice-informed social work practice
• Ethical & Professional Standards: Maintain strict adherence to CSWE accreditation standards and the NASW Code of Ethics
• Collaborative Innovation: Proven ability to work collaboratively, think creatively, and perform effectively under pressure to support departmental continuous improvement
• Commitment to Justice: Deep knowledge of and commitment to social justice activities, research, and professional practice across all levels (individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations)
• Mission Alignment: Strong commitment to the institution’s educational and faith-based mission, including a focus on campus diversity and human rights
• Pedagogical Expertise: Preference for demonstrated competency in delivering hybrid learning pedagogy

Education & Experience

• DSW or Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field required
• Professional social work licensure through the Minnesota Board of Social Work (LICSW, LISW, or LGSW) required

Compensation

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Typical salary for Assistant Professor is $55,599 - $70,043; Associate Professor is $62,927 - $84,168; and Full Professor is $77,265 - $95,904 for 24 Load Credits a year.

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
• 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

Remote Work & 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. 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.

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. We believe that each person is created in God’s image and that God’s kingdom reflects the breadth of his creation. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring.