Faculty: Visiting Professor of English

1 week ago


Mequon, Wisconsin, United States Concordia University WisconsinAnn Arbor Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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 (CUW) invites applications for a full-time, visiting faculty position in its Department of English to begin August 2024. This is a 9-month position from the middle of August to the middle of May. The successful applicant will be able to serve as a generalist. Main responsibilities will include teaching lower-level core courses in Writing and/or History of Western Culture. Other responsibilities may include teaching upper-level courses in Grammar, History of the Language, and/or courses in British Literature and Shakespeare. Concordia University emphasizes classroom teaching, student advising, and active participation in campus life. This position reports to the English Department Chair and is located on the Mequon, WI campus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach an academically diverse audience in lower-level core courses such as Introduction to Writing and Western Culture & Worldview (a general survey course covering major moments in western history and literature).
  • Teach majors in upper-level courses in English language and linguistics and/or English literature, based on appropriate expertise and experience.
  • Foster and support a welcoming and encouraging community in the English department for students.
  • Collaborate with other CU English faculty in program and course development and design.
  • Promote the mission of Concordia University to faculty, staff, students, and the community.
  • Concordia University values excellent classroom teaching and active participation in campus life.
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • 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
  • All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines
  • Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

A Master's degree in English and previous successful teaching experience in a university at the undergraduate level is required. Qualified applicants with a PhD in a relevant area or making meaningful progress toward such a PhD are preferred. Applicants whose area of study is in British Literature and/or periods before 1800 are preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage is dependent upon individual qualifications and 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 asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page 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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