Faculty: School of Education - Early Childhood/...

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 SummaryConcordia University Wisconsin seeks applicants for a full-time education faculty position specializing in early childhood/elementary education starting in 2026-2027 academic year. This position is in the School of Education located on the Mequon, WI, campus and directly accountable to the Assistant Dean of Curriculum, Licensure, and Assessment. Job Duties & Responsibilities Teach courses primarily in the early childhood and elementary programs (in-person & online)Advise education studentsParticipate in interdepartmental faculty committees, academic scholarship, and university serviceObserve student teachersAssist with portfolio adjudicationOther duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor teacher candidatesAbility to teach courses in early childhood/elementary education (in-person and online)College/university-level teaching experience preferredSupportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Education & ExperienceA 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."QualificationsRequired: Master's degree in educationMinimum of three years of P/K-9 teaching experience Preferred: Doctoral degree in education (or ABD status with completion in progress)Commissioned Minister of Religion in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS); highly qualified Christian (non-LCMS) candidates will also be consideredValid Wisconsin teaching license (or previously held license), or equivalent license from another stateIf not a valid teaching license, then an administrator license (e.g., Reading Specialist, Principal, or Special Education)Scholarship and service contributions in the field of early childhood/elementary educationSpecialties or credentials in, but not limited to, literacy, special education, or departmental leadership Physical Demands/Equipment (Click to View) Compensation & BenefitsThis 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 InsurancePersonal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings AccountDisability and Survivor PlanRetirement Pension PlanRetirement 403(b) Savings PlanBasic Life and Supplemental Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment CoverageCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceTuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents) Compensation and Benefit Details Application InstructionsTo 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 in their online application a cover letter (including a brief description of your teaching philosophy), curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidates are identified. Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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.

Created: 2026-03-04