Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, publishing arm of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, is searching for an experienced individual to fill the position of director to lead its Marketing Division. Duties include overseeing the development and implementation of business plans for the various product lines; managing each business group’s direction through an ongoing assessment of products, pricing, and position; evaluating opportunities for new products; and establishing pricing strategies, discount structures, and guidelines for sales channels/target markets. Requirements include BA/BS in marketing or related field, MBA preferred, and 10 years of experience. Send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to CPH, 3558 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118; or by e-mail to cphresume@cph.org.
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Concordia University at Austin, Austin, Texas, seeks applicants for the position of associate director of the Director of Christian Education (DCE) Program. Applicants must be LCMS certified, with at least five years of congregational experience, have an earned master’s degree, be a member of an LCMS congregation, and have a commitment to Lutheran higher education. Duties include teaching courses in the DCE core, advising students, supervising field workers, and conducting evaluations and visits at intern sites. Applications and resumes will be considered upon receipt. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send nominations or application letter and resume to jobs@concordia.edu; fax (512) 486-1359; Concordia University at Austin, Attention: Human Resources, 3400 IH 35 North, Austin, TX 78705.
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Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in early childhood education. Rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include: teaching early childhood courses to pre-service undergraduate and graduate teacher candidates; teaching advanced courses at the master’s and doctoral levels; coordinating and creating related programs of study; academic advising and recruitment; providing service to the university through leadership in various capacities; and contributing to the field through scholarly publications and presentations.
Preference will go to applicants who hold or are near completion of an earned doctorate in early childhood education or closely related field; have taught at the post-secondary level; are certified early childhood teachers with at least five years of experience working with young children (birth to age 8) in school settings; and are familiar with the Illinois Learning Standards and current best practice for this age group. Strong candidates will also have experience with accreditation procedures in higher education. Applicants must have values congruent with the Lutheran church and a commitment to Lutheran education.
Concordia University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, gender or age. It is, however, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and, to the extent allowed by law, reserves the right to give preference based on religion.
Applications will be considered beginning April 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Send curriculum vitae and post-secondary academic transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to Concordia University Chicago, Dr. Jane Buerger, Dean of the College of Education, 7400 Augusta St., River Forest, IL 60305; jane.buerger@cuchicago.edu; fax: (708) 209-3571.
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Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., seeks applicants for a full-time, 12-month renewable contract position for academic fieldwork coordinator in the School of Human Services, Occupational Therapy Department. Anticipated start date is for the fall semester.
Qualifications: Candidates for this position must be registered occupational therapists with a master’s degree in OT or related field and eligible for licensure within the state of Wisconsin. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of five years of clinical experience, as well as experience with being a clinical fieldwork coordinator or academic fieldwork coordinator.
Responsibilities: Coordination of all fieldwork placements for both level I and level II fieldwork. Management of contracts for all fieldwork sites, as well as clinical visitation of students during their level II fieldwork placements. Some teaching may be required.
Concordia University Wisconsin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. However, Concordia University Wisconsin is a Christian educational institution operated by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion.
Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, completed application, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three individuals who can be contacted as references and mail or e-mail to Ms. Barbara R. Banner, Director of Human Resources OT, Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097; human.resources@cuw.edu. For other employment opportunities or to download an application go to http://www.cuw.edu/news_events/human_resources/index.html.
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Concordia University, Portland, Ore., invites nominations and applications for the following positions with a starting date of July 1:
- Dean of the School of Management. Seeking visionary, instructional leader to engage the area business community and build philanthropic support for the SOM, encourage scholarship and research in business and finance, and lead strategic planning and tactical operations for the School of Management. Requires earned doctorate/equivalent and a minimum of five years of executive and academic leadership in a field related to business. Candidate must publicly support, honor, and uphold the mission and values of Concordia University. Contact Mark Wahlers at provost
