Faculty: Philosophy

Location

Mequon, WI | United States

Job description

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 Ann Arbor (CUWAA) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Philosophy teaching on the Mequon campus. The Philosophy program has a strong emphasis on a dialogue between Christian thought and secular philosophies. It explicitly upholds CUWAA's Mission statement, by helping students develop their minds 'for service to Christ in the church and the world.' More specifically, the Philosophy program fosters deep examination of who we are, what is real, and how we are called to think and act, thereby promoting intellectual development and self-knowledge for the student's personal growth and well-being and providing insights for Christian action in the world

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• For this faculty position, the Area of Specialization (AOS) is open, but candidates should have a strong grounding in both the history of philosophy (Ancient, Medieval, or Modern) and Bioethics.
• The idea candidate should be an excellent and versatile teacher with a winsome, engaging style that fosters excitement and interest in studying philosophy within an academically diverse audience.
• Teaching assignments will include Bioethical Dilemmas, the core class, Western Thought and Worldview, and other classes based on student demand and the candidate's qualifications and interest.
• CUW has established the Concordia Center for Bioethics (CCB), and the ideal candidate would be willing to serve as the next Director of the CCB. The goal of the CCB is to increase awareness of the importance of a Lutheran, biblical perspective on biomedical issues, serving as an expert resource inside and outside the church.
• Candidates should have a passion to integrate Christian insights into their research and teaching and strongly support a confessional Lutheran understanding of the world.
• Concordia University values excellent classroom teaching and active participation in campus life.
• All faculty engage in scholarship, committee work, and advising.
• This position reports to the Chair of Philosophy and to the Dean of Arts and Sciences, and is part of a department including both the Mequon, WI, and Ann Arbor, MI campuses.

Education & Experience

A doctorate in Philosophy or Bioethics/Health Care Ethics is preferred. Additional degrees in related areas, such as Apologetics or Theology (MDiv, STM, or equivalent) may be an advantage. Highly qualified applicants making progress toward a doctorate in Philosophy will be considered.

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)

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. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, 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 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.

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