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 seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in Theology as the Director of Pre-Seminary Studies on the Mequon, WI campus. This position is in the Department of Theology and in the School of Arts and Sciences, with an anticipated start date of August 2024.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Administrative responsibilities are primarily directing the Pre-Seminary program, which includes representing and promoting the program at the local, regional, and synodical levels. Teaching responsibilities are primarily in the area of theology and practice, which may include courses such as Lutheran Worship, Christian Ethics, and/or courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, service on faculty committees within the department, school, and university, and curriculum development, revision, and assessment. All CUW faculty members hold 12-month contracts and teach in fall, spring, and summer semesters as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Pastoral experience preferred Familiarity with online instruction Experience working with diverse cultural experience Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Education & Experience The Pre-Seminary Director must be an ordained minister of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod or of a sister synod in fellowship. It is desired that he have a completed or nearly completed doctorate in theology. Several years of pastoral experience, and evidence of successful teaching are expected. This individual must have an appreciation for the mission and purpose of Concordia University as a comprehensive university of the LCMS.
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) Application Instructions To 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 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.
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