AssistantAssociate Professor of Theology
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Job Location:
River Forest, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 70000 - 85000
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for two full-time Theology Faculty position. The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D./Th.D. in either Exegetical Theology Theological Languages Systematic Theology Historical Theology or Theological Ethics and be an ordained and rostered member in good standing of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or one of its partner churches. Candidates should have competency to teach courses in some of the following areas: Greek Hebrew Latin Old Testament New Testament and Lutheran Theology. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can teach courses in multiple areas. Candidates should be willing and able to teach online courses as needed. Enthusiasm and competence for teaching both non-Christian and Christian students are required. It is desirable that the candidate has parish/pastoral experience and collegiate teaching experience.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Teach basic and advanced undergraduate theology and/or theological language courses including but not limited to one or more of the following areas:
- Either Introduction to Christianity or the Bible
- Old Testament or New Testament
- Systematic Theology
- Greek Hebrew or Latin
- Participates in scholarship and in service to the Theology Division University and Church
- Service and Communications
- Exhibits a service mentality toward all stakeholders; Establishes cooperative relationships with a wide variety of campus constituents.
- Communicates with all customers in an effective professional and timely manner.
- Improves work performance and that of others by being receptive to and appropriately sharing information
- Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago a university of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Skill Sets:
- Strong administrative skills including related computer and technology skills
- Superior verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
- Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
Minimum Experience Required:
Ordained and rostered member in good standing of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or one of its partner churches
Preferred:
Prior parish pastoral experience
Minimum of 3 years of related teaching experience at the university or college level
Education Requirements:
PhD in either Exegetical Theology Theological Languages (Greek Hebrew or Latin) or Systematic Theology Historical Theology or Theological Ethics.
Interested individuals should apply through our website at Please include a cover letter resume and references.
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 Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Graduate Studies and College of Innovative and Professional Programs 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 in 2013 was named to the U.S. Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more at .
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