Faculty: Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Description

Job Description

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 a full-time Assistant Professor of Psychology starting Fall 2027 with experience teaching a variety of undergraduate courses both in person and online. This position is located at the Mequon, WI campus. The position is in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Candidates from all areas of specializations are welcome to apply. Teaching responsibilities may include Introductory Psychology, Lifespan Development, Social Psychology, and other courses in Psychology. Candidates should be committed to student development, experiential learning/service, and professional development. CUW is a Christian University (LCMS) that emphasizes the integration of faith and learning in all areas. This position includes skills in program assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty scholarship/research is expected and supported. Additional responsibilities include committee work, student mentorship/advising, and department development.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter
• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• 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
• Able to travel occasionally on behalf of the University
• All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines and work night/weekends as needed
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

Earned doctorate in Psychology from an accredited institution is preferred although highly qualified applicants making progress toward a Ph.D. will be considered. College teaching experience is required.

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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:

• 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)

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Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page 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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