What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Teacher Education (Early Childhood) position at Concordia University, Chicago?
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Teacher Education to serve in the College of Education in the Division of Teaching and Learning. This vibrant division is home to a collaborative team of faculty dedicated to preparing the next generation of teachers. The division seeks a flexible, driven, and committed colleague to continue this tradition of excellence and growth of strong teacher preparation programs. CUC offers a wide range of education majors including early childhood, elementary, middle grades, secondary, and PK-12 options at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching a host of pedagogy and content-specific courses in early childhood education. The start date is August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in the discipline of Teacher Education.
- Collaborate with Division Chair on course scheduling, staffing, program review, and course development.
- Design and monitor curriculum and assessments within the program.
- Serve as a liaison with adjunct faculty for the assigned courses within the program.
- Collaborate with the Director of the Early Childhood Center at CUC.
- Advise and mentor students in undergraduate and graduate initial licensure programs.
- Supervise teacher candidates during field experience and internships.
- Monitor state requirements and updates for licensure as applicable.
- Partner with the Division Chair, Dean, and other colleagues to complete program reports for the state and accreditation bodies.
- In consultation with the Chair, complete tasks and responsibilities as
deemed necessary to ensure the successful operation of the Division.
- Participate in scholarship and service to the university, profession, and community.
- Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identityof Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Skill Sets:
- Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across institutional units with faculty, staff, and senior leadership.
- Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago.
- A record of successful teaching, scholarship, and service at the program or university level.
- The ability to motivate, encourage, and challenge students to high levels of academic success.
Minimum Experience Required:
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in public or private school settings required.
Education Requirements:
- Current teaching license required
- Master's degree in an education-related field required
- Doctoral degree in education preferred
- Undergraduate certification or colloquy completion as a professional church worker in the LCMS is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
Starting range and faculty rank is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 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 benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Information:
Interested individuals should include the following in their online application:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- Copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
- Names and contact information of three references
* Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered.
Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation. Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach, or support our international programs.
About Concordia University Chicago:
Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.
Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.
Salary : $58,000 - $68,500
