Faculty: Engineering

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 SummaryConcordia University Wisconsin launched its Engineering programs at the Mequon WI campus with the first intake of students into B.S. Industrial Engineering and B.S. Chemical Engineering programs in Fall 2024. It has added B.S. Mechanical Engineering program in Fall 2025. At this time, the department of Engineering and Mathematics, housed in the School of Arts and Sciences, seeks a full-time faculty in Engineering to join in August 2027 and complement a dynamic and growing team of passionate educators across the disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship, especially to the freshman courses in Engineering Design and Engineering Analysis, providing a strong experience to the cohort which is critical in retention. The faculty will no doubt have teaching opportunities in their expertise at other levels of curriculum including senior design. This full-time faculty position reports to the Chair of Engineering who reports to the Dean in the School of Arts and Sciences.The faculty position will primarily involve teaching, research and scholarship, student assessment and mentoring of students for academic success and career enhancement. We seek a candidate who supports positive and engaging classroom, collaborative academic community, personal responsibility and servant leadership. The successful candidate will be a member of a Christian congregation, and will be passionate about student learning and advancing the Engineering profession through research and scholarship. Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the design, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of program curriculum with integrated laboratory components and hands-on learningAssist the Chair of Engineering with ongoing tasks in meeting the needs of the program and maintaining the quality while curriculum matures and student body grows each yearProvide student instruction, evaluation, and academic and professional advisementDevelop syllabi and student evaluation mechanismsDevelop and report mid-term, end-of-course, and all other didactic examination data for analysisParticipate in the evaluation of all students, all courses, and the program outcomesPromote the mission of Concordia University to faculty, staff, students, and the communityPromote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and studentsWork with CU faculty and staff on an ongoing basis to maintain program compliance with the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA) criteria for accreditation and reaccreditationFulfill the University's scholarship and service expectations, consistent with the faculty handbookFulfill all faculty responsibilities as listed in the CU faculty handbookAdditional ResponsibilitiesSupport student recruitment efforts such as meeting prospective applicants on campus and visiting schoolsAttend and participate in faculty development workshops and conferencesPerform service activities that advance the Engineering programs including being an advisor to a student chapter such as Concordia Engineering NetworkEngage in Industry collaboration and promotion of student internship opportunitiesAttend all required events, including but not limited to: Engineering department faculty meetings, plenary faculty meetings, interview days, opening ceremony, graduation (Dec, May, and July), Engineering faculty retreat, and plenary faculty retreatOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesEffective teaching, evaluation and critical thinking skillsAbility to self-motivate and to behave professionally with students, faculty and staff in a Christian higher education environmentEffective oral and written communication and organizational skillsAbility to multi-task and to function effectively both independently and in teamsFully supportive of the Christian mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). Education & ExperienceAn earned doctoral degree in EngineeringPrior teaching experience is preferred and knowledge of ABET Accreditation is a plus.An effort to obtain and maintain professional licensure and/or certifications with professional societies is essential to ensure ABET expectations of faculty in the program.Active industry collaboration to provide avenues for students to engage in industry sponsored senior design projects and internshipsPhysical Demands/Equipment (Click to View)Application InstructionsTo receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page 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/CV, copy of unofficial transcripts, three references, and description of teaching philosophy. Compensation & BenefitsThis is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:Health, Dental and Vision InsurancePersonal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings AccountDisability and Survivor PlanRetirement Pension PlanRetirement 403(b) Savings PlanBasic Life and Supplemental Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment CoverageCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceTuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)Compensation and Benefit DetailsEqual Opportunity EmployerIt 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.

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