Faculty: School Of Education - Literacy

Concordia University 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 Summary

Concordia University Wisconsin seeks applicants for a full-time education faculty position beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. This position is in the School of Education located on the Mequon, WI, campus.

To apply, please complete the online application and submit a cover letter, resume/CV, statement of teaching philosophy, copy of transcripts, and 3 letters of reference. Application screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2024.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach literacy courses in the early childhood, elementary, and special education programs (in-person, online, virtual)

• Prepare teacher candidates for the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT)

• Advise education students

• Participate in interdepartmental faculty committees, academic scholarship, and university service

• Teach other courses in the elementary, early childhood, or special education programs that fit the background of the candidate

• Assist with portfolio adjudication

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter

• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations

• Familiar with the university campus life

• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment

• Able to present a Christian and professional manner

• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills

• Able to travel occasionally on behalf of the University

• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

A commissioned minister of religion status in the Lutheran Church/Missouri Synod and a doctorate in education are preferred, although highly qualified Christian (non-LCMS) applicants possessing a graduate degree in education and progress towards or willingness to obtain a doctorate will be considered. Prior P-12 teaching experience is required; prior college teaching experience is desirable. Concordia University Wisconsin seeks faculty dedicated to excellence and to the mission of "developing students in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world."

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Compensation & Benefits

This 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 Insurance

• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account

• Disability and Survivor Plan

• Retirement Pension Plan

• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage

• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/

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 Employer

It 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 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.