Deaconess Studies Faculty - Full-Time - Concordia University, Chicago

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the full-time faculty position in Music, located in River Forest, IL. This position is responsible for instructing a variety of music courses, including in the areas of music education, church music and applied organ. As a full-time member of the faculty, the candidate must be willing to engage in all aspects of university life, including teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate must show a commitment to undergraduate student success, effective classroom teaching, support and growth of the department, and service to the university. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Teaches introductory, mid-level, and upper-level music courses, especially in the areas of music education and church music, and applied organ
• Serves as the organist to the Chapel of Our Lord
• Coordinates and directs the Bachelor of Music Education, Director of Parish Music, and the Master of Church Music programs
• Supports other Department and University functions through service, such as committee work
• Maintains an active scholarly agenda, including membership in at least one professional organization related to music and regular solo recitals
• Performs other scholarship to the University, which may include concert performances, publications in peer-reviewed journals, published musical compositions/arrangements, and presentations at professional conferences
• 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 across institutional units with faculty, staff and senior leaders
• Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
• A record of successful teaching, scholarship, and service at the program or university level
• The ability to challenge, motivate and encourage students to high levels of academic and personal success

Minimum Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in public or private school settings
• Parish music with skills in service playing and ensemble directing

Education Requirements:

• An earned PhD or DMA in music; those nearing a terminal degree by the start date will be considered
• Current teaching license is required
• 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:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
4. 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.