Faculty: English

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor • Mequon, WI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)
• 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

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

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree