Faculty: English

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 (CU) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in its Department of Humanities and Social Sciences to begin in August 2026. The successful applicant will be able to serve as a generalist. Main responsibilities will include a 4-4 teaching load across introductory composition and literature courses, including collaborating to develop new literature courses for the core curriculum. Upper-level teaching opportunities include courses in literature, linguistics, technical writing, and professional writing. Concordia University emphasizes excellent classroom teaching and active participation in campus life, and all faculty engage in scholarship, committee work, and advising. This position is located on the Mequon, WI campus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach an academically diverse audience in core courses including first-year writing and literature courses in the new CUW core organized around the strands of The True the Good and the Beautiful, Human Wellbeing, Human Innovation, and Societies and Communities.
• Teach majors in upper-level courses based on appropriate expertise and experience.
• Foster and support a welcoming and encouraging community and a culture of academic excellence for all students.
• Collaborate with other CUW English faculty in program assessment and course development and design.
• Fulfill expectations for peer-reviewed scholarship and service as outlined in the CUW Faculty Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter
• 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

For consideration, candidates must have a Ph.D. in English (ABD may be considered). Concordia University faculty must be members of Christian congregations; members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod are especially encouraged to apply

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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)

Compensation and Benefit Details

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. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. 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.