Faculty: School of Education - Early Childhood/Elementary

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor • Mequon, WI

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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 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education
• Minimum of three years of P/K-9 teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor teacher candidates
• Ability to teach courses in early childhood/elementary education (in-person and online)
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Nice To Haves

• 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 considered
• Valid Wisconsin teaching license (or previously held license), or equivalent license from another state
• If 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 education
• Specialties or credentials in, but not limited to, literacy, special education, or departmental leadership
• College/university-level teaching experience preferred
• Prior college teaching experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Teach courses primarily in the early childhood and elementary programs (in-person & online)
• Advise education students
• Participate in interdepartmental faculty committees, academic scholarship, and university service
• Observe student teachers
• Assist with portfolio adjudication
• 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees