Job Description
Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.Position SummaryConcordia University seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in Theology on the Mequon, WI campus. This position is in the Department of Theology, with an anticipated start date of August 2027.Job Duties and Responsibilities Teaching responsibilities are primarily in the area of Lutheran doctrine, which may include courses such as Lutheran Confessions, Law and Gospel, and Biblical Theology, among other courses as needed for the programs of the department. Other responsibilities include advising students, curriculum development, revision, and assessment, service on committees within the department, school, and university, and peer-reviewed scholarship. All CUW faculty members hold 12-month contracts and teach in fall, spring, and summer semesters as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent teaching ability in a wide range of theological coursesAbility to work well with colleaguesAbility to work effectively with students of different ages and from other countries and religions.Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)Education and ExperienceStatus as an ordained minister of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or of a sister synod in fellowship with the LCMSA completed or nearly completed doctorate in systematic theologyIdeal candidate has pastoral experience; familiarity with online instruction, diverse cultural experience Compensation and BenefitsThis is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:Health, Dental and Vision InsurancePersonal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings AccountDisability and Survivor PlanRetirement Pension PlanRetirement 403(b) Savings PlanBasic Life and Supplemental Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment CoverageCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceTuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)Compensation and Benefit DetailsPhysical Demands/EquipmentApplication InstructionsTo receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
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Full time, Summer work, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift