Contractual Seminary Faculty Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
This is a flexible, semester-based faculty position within the Physician Assistant (PA) program's adjunct pool. The faculty member's primary role is to contribute to the program's mission of preparing competent entry-level Physician Assistants/Associates by delivering expert academic instruction and/or clinical skills assessment in their specific area of clinical and didactic expertise. The specific teaching assignment and load will be determined collaboratively with the Program Director and DDE, based on the candidate's availability and the specific needs of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) curriculum. This adjunct pool is being established to secure expert faculty for teaching and practical skills instruction across the didactic phase of our MSPA program. The role primarily involves teaching specific content areas or assisting with proctoring and evaluation of lab, clinical skills, and simulation sessions. We are actively seeking instructors with specialization in all clinical disciplines (e.g., Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Behavioral Health, etc.).
What you'll do

• Deliver face-to-face or hybrid instruction for specific lecture topics or courses, utilizing clinical expertise to foster student learning.
• Assist with the coordination, proctoring, and evaluation of student performance in practical settings, including simulation labs, clinical skills sessions, and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
• Review student performance data, including assessment scores and feedback, to provide timely, direct student assessment and collaboration in the remediation process for students under their direct supervision.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by effectively interacting with students, core faculty, and staff.
• Maintain familiarity with current ARC-PA accreditation standards as they relate to instruction, assessment, and delivery of curriculum content.

Qualifications
Skills: The successful candidate must possess expert clinical knowledge in their specialty and the ability to effectively translate that knowledge into clear, engaging didactic instruction or practical skills teaching. This expertise is vital for fulfilling contractual duties, which may include delivering a course, teaching several lectures within a course, or providing substantial lab/skills instruction support. The candidate must be skilled at utilizing student performance data to assess progress, provide feedback, and collaborate on remediation plans. Furthermore, a high level of communication and organizational skills is crucial to effectively interact with core faculty, students, and staff. Familiarity with educational technology (LMS, simulation, etc.) is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience is required. Experience in teaching, preferably in higher education, or having served as a clinical preceptor/mentor for healthcare students is highly desirable. All areas of clinical and didactic expertise will be considered for teaching specific content (e.g., Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Orthopedics, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Reasoning, etc.).
Education: An earned Master's degree or higher is required. Candidates must be a NCCPA certified Physician Assistant/Associate or an allopathic or osteopathic physician (MD/DO).
Position open: This is an Adjunct Faculty Pool position. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as specific program and course needs arise.
Compensation
We pay $1,500 per credit hour for in-person or hybrid courses.
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.

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.
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.