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Assistant/Associate Professor of Theology (Position One)

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concordia university chicagoRiver Forest, IL2 days ago

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Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherPhilosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation Teachers, Postsecondary

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Theology Faculty Position Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for a full-time Theology Faculty position. The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D./Th.D. in either Exegetical Theology, Theological Languages and must 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 a 24 semester-hour load of 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 BibleOld 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 (Common to all employees) 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) Interested individuals should apply through our website at www.cuchicago.edu/employment. 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.
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Level

LeadL6

Location

River Forest, IL

Occupation

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted

2 days ago

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