Faculty: Engineering

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor • Mequon, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Concordia University Wisconsin is seeking a full-time faculty member in Engineering to join its growing department starting in August 2027. This position is housed within the School of Arts and Sciences and will contribute to the B.S. Industrial Engineering, B.S. Chemical Engineering, and B.S. Mechanical Engineering programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship, particularly in foundational courses like Engineering Design and Engineering Analysis, which are crucial for student retention. Teaching opportunities will extend to higher-level curriculum, including senior design projects. The role involves teaching, research, scholarship, student assessment, and mentoring to support academic and career success. Concordia University emphasizes a positive and engaging classroom environment, collaborative community, personal responsibility, and servant leadership. The successful candidate will be a member of a Christian congregation and passionate about student learning and advancing the Engineering profession.

Requirements

• An earned doctoral degree in Engineering.
• An effort to obtain and maintain professional licensure and/or certifications with professional societies is essential to ensure ABET expectations of faculty in the program.
• Active industry collaboration to provide avenues for students to engage in industry sponsored senior design projects and internships.
• Effective teaching, evaluation and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and to behave professionally with students, faculty and staff in a Christian higher education environment.
• Effective oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to function effectively both independently and in teams.
• Fully supportive of the Christian mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of ABET Accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of program curriculum with integrated laboratory components and hands-on learning.
• Assist the Chair of Engineering with ongoing tasks in meeting the needs of the program and maintaining quality as the curriculum matures and the student body grows.
• Provide student instruction, evaluation, and academic and professional advisement.
• Develop syllabi and student evaluation mechanisms.
• Develop and report mid-term, end-of-course, and all other didactic examination data for analysis.
• Participate in the evaluation of all students, all courses, and the program outcomes.
• Promote the mission of Concordia University to faculty, staff, students, and the community.
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students.
• Work with CU faculty and staff to maintain program compliance with Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) and Higher Learning Commission (HLC-NCA) criteria.
• Fulfill the University's scholarship and service expectations as per the faculty handbook.
• Fulfill all faculty responsibilities as listed in the CU faculty handbook.
• Support student recruitment efforts, such as meeting prospective applicants and visiting schools.
• Attend and participate in faculty development workshops and conferences.
• Perform service activities that advance the Engineering programs, including advising a student chapter.
• Engage in industry collaboration and promotion of student internship opportunities.
• Attend all required events, including department and plenary faculty meetings, interview days, opening ceremony, graduation, and faculty retreats.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree