What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty: Visiting Professor of Philosophy position at Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor?
Concordia 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 (CUW) invites applications for a full-time, visiting faculty position in Philosophy in the Department of Humanities and Social Science to begin August 2025. This is a 9-month position from the middle of August to the middle of May. Teaching assignments will primarily include Western Thought and Worldview, a course housed within the University's Core curriculum program. Other courses may be assigned based upon student need and the candidate's qualifications and interests. Concordia University emphasizes classroom teaching and active participation in campus life. This position reports to the Humanities and Social Science Department Chair and is located on the Mequon, WI campus.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach an academically diverse audience in Western Thought and Worldview
- Teach other course(s) in Philosophy based upon student need and appropriate expertise and experience.
- Foster and support a welcoming and encouraging community in the Humanities and Social Science department for students.
- Collaborate with other departmental faculty in program and course development and design.
- Promote the mission of Concordia University to faculty, staff, students, and the community.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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)
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Education & Experience
For this visiting faculty position, the Area of Specialization (AOS) is open, but ideal candidates should have a strong grounding in the history of philosophy (Ancient, Medieval, or Modern). A Master's degree in Philosophy is required, but a doctorate in Philosophy is strongly preferred.
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)
Compensation and Benefit Details
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.
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 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
