Faculty : School of Education - Literacy

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 seeks applicants for a full-time education faculty position specializing in literacy (special education credentials also highly desirable) for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position is in the School of Education located on the Mequon, WI, campus.

To apply, please complete the online application and submit a cover letter, resume / CV, statement of teaching philosophy, copy of transcripts, and 3 letters of reference. Application screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach literacy courses in the early childhood, elementary, and special education programs (in-person & online)
• Lead and guide all aspects of Wisconsin ACT 20 implementation and execution
• Prepare teacher candidates for the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT)
• Advise education students
• Participate in interdepartmental faculty committees, academic scholarship, and university service
• Teach other courses in the elementary, early childhood, or special education programs that fit the background of the candidate
• Observe student teachers
• Assist with portfolio adjudication
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education & Experience

Preferred

Physical Demands / Equipment (Click to View)

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 :

Compensation and Benefit Details

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 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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