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Job description
Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.
Position Summary
Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position serving as Chair of the Department of Special Education within the School of Education.
The Chair provides academic and programmatic leadership for special education programs across traditional undergraduate, online undergraduate, graduate, licensure, and other emerging pathways. The successful candidate will support program quality, faculty collaboration, student success, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth while also teaching courses within the program.
This position reports to School of Education academic leadership. This is an on-campus position located at CUW in Mequon, WI.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Provide academic and programmatic leadership for special education programs across Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor
Oversee curriculum, course sequencing, program requirements, assessment, and continuous improvement
Support alignment with state licensure requirements, accreditation expectations, professional standards, and University policies
Coordinate with School of Education leadership regarding course scheduling, staffing, adjunct faculty, and program needs
Lead and support full-time and adjunct special education faculty
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate special education courses in online and/or face-to-face formats
Advise and mentor students and support candidate progression through program and licensure requirements
Participate in student teaching supervision, clinical evaluation, and portfolio review as needed
Review program enrollment, student outcomes, and other data to support program improvement and sustainability
Collaborate with admissions, enrollment, field experience personnel, instructional designers, and other University partners
Develop and maintain relationships with schools, districts, Lutheran schools, and other educational partners
Identify opportunities for new programs, pathways, partnerships, grants, and initiatives addressing special education workforce needs
Participate in faculty committees, scholarship, professional service, and University activities
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong knowledge of special education curriculum, instruction, assessment, and evidence-based practices
Knowledge of special education law, licensure requirements, and professional standards
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
Ability to advise and mentor teacher candidates
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to use program and student data to support continuous improvement
Ability to teach effectively in online and face-to-face environments
Commitment to academic quality, innovation, student success, and program growth
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Education & Experience
Required
Master's degree in special education, education, educational leadership, or a closely related field
Minimum of three years of successful P–12 experience in special education or a closely related educational setting
Demonstrated expertise in special education teaching and learning
Experience mentoring, supervising, or supporting educators or teacher candidates
Demonstrated educational leadership experience
Current or previously held special education teaching license
Preferred
Doctoral degree in special education, education, educational leadership, or a closely related field, or ABD with completion in progress
Commissioned Minister of Religion in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS); highly qualified Christian non-LCMS candidates will also be considered
College or university teaching experience
Experience with educator preparation, program leadership, accreditation, licensure, or curriculum development
Experience teaching in both online and traditional formats
Experience leading or mentoring faculty
Experience developing school partnerships, grants, workforce initiatives, or innovative educator preparation pathways
Evidence of scholarship or professional leadership in special education
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Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
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 waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Compensation and Benefit Details
Application Instructions
To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page:
Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.
The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
Worksite address
mequon, WI, 53097, US
Who can apply
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