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

• Commitment to the mission of Concordia University Wisconsin: developing students in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world
• Strong knowledge of literacy instruction and assessment
• Ability to teach literacy courses across early childhood, elementary, and/or special education programs (in-person and online)
• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor teacher candidates
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• A commissioned minister of religion status in the Lutheran Church/Missouri Synod and a doctorate in education are preferred (or ABD status with completion in progress)
• Highly qualified Christian (non-LCMS) applicants possessing a graduate degree in education (reading, literacy, curriculum and instruction)and progress towards or willingness to obtain a doctorate will be considered.
• Prior P-12 teaching experience is required (minimum of 3 years); prior college teaching experience is desirable. Concordia University Wisconsin seeks faculty dedicated to excellence and to the mission of "developing students in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world."

Preferred

• Valid Wisconsin teaching license (or previously held license), or equivalent license from another state preferred
• If not a valid teaching license, then an administrator license (e.g., Reading Specialist, Principal, or Special Education)
• College/university-level teaching experience
• Experience leading programmatic implementation of literacy initiatives (e.g., Wisconsin Act 20)
• Experience preparing teacher candidates for the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT)
• Scholarship and service contributions in the field of literacy or special education

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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 Dismember