Faculty-English

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) seeks an inspiring Christian educator to join its English faculty. The specialization is open; candidates who can complement the department's existing strengths in Creative Writing, British Literature, and American Literature are especially encouraged to apply. Enthusiasm for educating both majors and non-majors at a teaching-focused, mission-driven Christian institution is essential. This full-time, tenure-track position, with an anticipated rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, has an anticipated start date of August 2026.

Responsibilities / Duties :

• Teach courses at the undergraduate level. The teaching load (typically 12 credit hours per semester) will comprise courses in the general education composition sequence (English Composition and Writing about Literature), upper-level courses in the major, and other courses for both general education students and majors, with consideration for department needs and the candidate's areas of specialization. Candidates with English Education experience and current teacher licensure may be considered for occasional teaching at the graduate level, but this would not be required.
• Integrate a Christian ethos into teaching, service, and relationships
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment
• Advise and mentor students in their academic and professional development
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarship and professional development in English-related fields
• Participate in service to the university, profession, church, and community
• Support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS)

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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 :

Application Information :

Interested individuals should include the following in their online application :

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. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. 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.

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