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 a qualified applicant to fill one full-time (12 month) faculty position in the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program located in the School of Health Professions at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be mission-oriented and committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Concordia seeks faculty who are team players invested in student success, and intellectually curious thinkers who embrace positive change. The MSW program is housed at the university's Mequon, WI campus. The university will consider hiring faculty who work remotely and would be expected to come to campus in person several times per year.

Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching online, asynchronous courses at the graduate (MSW) level
• Student advisement and mentoring
• Active participation on committees, maintenance of office hours, and attendance at program and plenary meetings
• Service to the MSW Program, School of Health Professions, University and community
• Contribution to the accreditation/reaffirmation/assessment process
• Participation in developing and modifying the MSW curriculum
• Engagement in strategic planning for the MSW Program
• Peer-reviewed scholarship in accordance with standards outlined in the Concordia University Faculty Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of online teaching platforms and experience in online teaching preferred
• Ability to embrace change in a growing department and professional school
• Ability to work collaboratively within the MSW Program, in the School of Health Professions and University
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to connect faith and learning both in and out of the classroom; commitment to abide by Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) doctrine and practice
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the

Education & Experience

• An earned doctorate, preferably in Social Work or a closely related field. ABD will be considered with a letter from the dissertation chairperson and an identified date for defense.
• A minimum of five years post-MSW practice experience is required. Candidate will have professional experience with a variety of client groups and social service settings

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) 12-month 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, 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 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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