Positions

Concordia University, Austin, Texas, seeks applicants to fill faculty positions in the disciplines listed below. Enrollment and budget projections will determine which positions are funded for the 2004-05 academic year.  Each candidate should possess a minimum of a master’s degree in the field, with a doctorate highly desirable (ABD will be considered). Positions include advising students, curriculum development and service to the university and the greater Austin community.  Concordia University is an equal opportunity employer.  Minority and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Faculty are needed in the following areas: New Testament/Greek, theology (systematics, ethics, church history), biology, (cellular and molecular biology, genetics, microbiology and developmental biology preferred), computer science, mathematics, music (choral emphasis, organ), psychology, Spanish (Spanish language, Latin American literature), communication (communication technology), business (marketing, management), education (literacy instruction, reading/language arts), and adult education (business, accelerated degree program).

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts and three recent recommendations (including name, address and phone number of references) to Dr. Joel D. Heck, Vice President of Academic Services, Concordia University, 3400 N. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78705.  Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue through Feb. 15, 2004.  Concordia University is an institution of the Concordia University System of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and, to the extent allowed by law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion.

Concordia University, River Forest, Ill., invites applicants for the position of assistant coordinator of the DCE program.  This full-time, tenure-track position in the department of leadership will begin spring 2004.  In addition to serving as the assistant coordinator of the DCE program, this individual will be responsible for teaching educational leadership courses.  Qualifications include a master’s degree in a DCE-related field, membership in The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod as a rostered DCE, and a minimum total of five years in an LCMS parish or parishes.  The successful candidate also must have experience with teaching, administration and leadership.  An earned doctorate in a DCE-related field is desirable.  Review of nominations will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Interested nominees should submit a letter of application and vitae to Dr. Bill Cullen, Concordia University, 7400 Augusta St., River Forest, IL 60305; fax: (708) 209-3176; e-mail: crfcullenwg@cuchicago.edu.

Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in mathematics, beginning August 2004.  Concordia University Wisconsin seeks candidates committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching within a Lutheran Christian university.  Ph.D. in mathematics or related area required.  Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and names and phone numbers of three references to Dr. Leah Dvorak, Chair, Mathematics Search Committee, Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097.  Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2004.      

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, seeks to fill the position of technical services librarian-cataloger.  MLS or equiv./ALA accredited preferred; experience and skill at supervisory level; working knowledge of cataloging tools and standards (AACR2r, OCLC, MARC formats, LC class, and rule interpretations); experience with integrated library system; ability to work with other Western European languages, esp. German; familiarity with Lutheran history/theology highly desirable; organizational and analytical skills; team-oriented.  More detailed description of this pending professional staff position available on request.  Submit letter of application, resume and three references to Pam Sumoski, Administrative Services, Concordia Seminary, 801 DeMun Ave.,   St. Louis, MO 63105; fax: (314) 505-7001; e-mail: sumoskip@csl.edu.