Psychological Sciences - Full-time faculty and Director of First-Year Experience

Bethel University•St. Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This faculty role provides leadership for General Education, vocation, the first-year student experience, and a General Education program, GES 140 Introduction to Wellbeing. The focus is on program coordination, curricular coherence, and continuous improvement. The role is responsible for managing the logistics of General Education and AA course offerings to align with student needs, and for bringing together General Education course instructors to intentionally embed vocational goals across the curriculum. This work supports undergraduate student success, specifically during their first three terms, and contributes to meeting Bethel University’s student success goals. The position serves as Program Director for GES140 Introduction to Wellbeing, including teaching within the program. The position represents a faculty administrative role on the General Education Committee. The role leads ongoing program evaluation and improvement in General Education, including assessment and contributions to institutional accreditation. In addition, this position leads institutional vocation efforts and serves as the principal leader for vocation-related grants, with teaching assignments potentially replaced by this work. Across all responsibilities, the role focuses on strengthening students’ academic, vocational, and well-being experiences during their first year by creating coherence across curriculum content, teaching methods, and institutional initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an applicable field, doctorate preferred
Qualification to teach aGES140 Introduction to Wellbeing
Experience leading or contributing to institution-wide vocation initiatives, including work supported by external funding (e.g., NetVUE/Lilly-funded programs), and integrating vocational exploration into the undergraduate curriculum and co-curricular contexts.
Experience integrating vocational reflection, student development, or wellbeing into academic contexts, preferably in a Christian higher education setting or related to faith-integrated curriculum
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate student success, particularly first-year students
Experience in curriculum coordination or program leadership (e.g., course director, program chair, assessment lead, FYE coordination), including budget oversight, faculty support, continuous improvement, and course scheduling
Experience leading collaborative initiatives, including faculty, academic unit, and other staff
Experience with assessment, program review, and/or accreditation processes
College-level teaching experience, with demonstrated effectiveness (preferably in General Education or first-year courses)
Deep commitment to creating transformative, mission-aligned student experiences.
In-depth understanding of student development theories and how they apply to academic advising and student success initiatives.
Ability to set vision, develop strategy, and implement innovative initiatives across complex organizations.
Skilled at prioritizing and advancing multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Skills in change management and strategic planning.
Skilled at cultivating partnerships with staff, administrators, faculty, and students.
Demonstrated commitment to listening, learning, and integrating diverse perspectives
Knowledge of theological and developmental models of vocation, including NetVUE- and Lilly-supported approaches that integrate vocation with Christian liberal arts learning and student formation
Ability to manage budgets and contribute to revenue and enrollment planning.
Ability to lead through collaboration and cross-departmental coordination rather than direct supervision.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse audiences, including the ability to utilize social media
Proficiency in using and communicating data for program evaluation, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Ability to strategically and responsibly leverage current and emerging technologies—including AI—to support teaching and learning, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement, while anticipating and guiding future innovation.
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.
Must have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Nice To Haves

doctorate preferred

Responsibilities

Manage scheduling and sequencing of General Education and AA Courses
Serve on the General Education Committee and related governance bodies
Lead assessment, program review, and continuous improvement processes
Contribute to accreditation reporting related to General Education and student learning
Collaborate with faculty, the Director of Advising, the Director of Student Success, student life partners, and faculty development/instructional design to support undergraduate students during their first year.
Convene and support General Education faculty around shared learning goals, vocation integration, and faculty development related to instructing first-year students
Contribute to student orientation as part of the student journey through their first three terms
Lead vocation initiatives and manage vocation-related grants
Direct and teach within a General Education program ( GES140 Introduction to Wellbeing)
Assign and support instructors
Manage program budget