Philosophy Faculty

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy. This specialized, interdisciplinary position will be responsible for teaching a wide range of Philosophy courses at the basic and upper levels. It will also include courses in the Honors Program, College of Business, and Classical Educator programs.

This position requires academic background in Philosophy, including teaching and research experience in the field. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy, but ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates from any subfield are welcome to apply, but a historically trained candidate is strongly preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates with prior experience with classical education/pedagogy, as well as those able to teach Latin.

The successful candidate must show a commitment to undergraduate student success, effective classroom teaching, support and growth of the department and the Philosophy program, and service to the university. Review of applications will begin immediately will continue until the position is filled. Projected start date for this position is August 2024.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Teach a variety of lower- and upper-division Philosophy courses, including those outside the department, such as Business Ethics.
• Teach Philosophy courses in the Honors program, including Metaphysics, Ethics, Logic/Rhetoric, and History of Political Thought. (Note that Honors courses are taught from a classical and Christian perspective.)
• Design new courses, revise existing courses, and assist in the review and revision of the overall Philosophy major/minor curriculum.
• Support, or provide leadership for, the University's Classical Educator/Lutheran Educator programs, including teaching courses and advising students as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise internships, study abroad, service learning, and other experiential learning projects for department majors and minors.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda, including membership in at least one professional organization related to philosophy and regular presentations at professional conferences and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Advise Philosophy majors and minors.
• Support other department and University functions through service, such as committee work.
• 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:

• Skill in teaching.
• Service orientation toward students.
• Collegial attitude toward fellow faculty members.
• 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

• 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

Minimum Experience Required: Experience as the instructor of record in philosophy courses at the undergraduate level.

Education Requirements:

• D. in Philosophy required (ABD candidates will be considered)
• Undergraduate certification or colloquy completion as a professional church worker in the LCMS is preferred.

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:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include the following in their online application:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
• Names and phone numbers of three references

• Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered.

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.