Assistant/Associate Professor of Theology (Position Two)

Concordia University Chicago; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University Chicago invites applications for a second Theology faculty position in River Forest, IL. The candidate should hold a Ph.D./Th.D. in Theology and be an ordained LCMS rostered member.

Teaching areas include Church History, Lutheran Theology, Christian Doctrine, and Classical Education. Online teaching and pastoral experience are considered strongly. Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm for Lutheran higher education and prior collegiate teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD/ThD in Historical or Systematic Theology required.
• Ordained and rostered LCMS or partner church member in good standing.
• Ability to teach Church History, Lutheran Theology, Christian Doctrine, and Classical Education.
• Willing to teach online courses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate theology and theological language courses (Church History, Systematic Theology, etc.).
• Engage in scholarship and service to the Theology Division and university.
• Contribute to Service and Communications as part of all employees.
• Foster cooperative relationships with campus constituents.
• Communicate professionally and timely with all customers.
• Support the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago.

Skills

Administrative skills

Verbal & written communication

Lutheran education enthusiasm

Education

PhD in Exegetical or Systematic Theology or related field

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Theology (Position Two)

Concordia University Chicago

in River Forest, IL

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $72,000 - $89,000 per year

Application Due: 12/30/2026

Category: Religious Studies and Theology

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for a second Theology Faculty position. The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D./Th.D. in either Historical Theology or Systematic Theology, and be an ordained and rostered member in good standing of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or one of its partner churches. Candidates should have competency to teach courses in some of the following areas: Church History, Lutheran Theology, Christian Doctrine, and Classical Education. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can teach courses in multiple areas. Candidates should be willing and able to teach online courses as needed. Enthusiasm and competence for teaching both non-Christian and Christian students are required. It is desirable that the candidate has parish/pastoral experience and collegiate teaching experience.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Teach basic and advanced undergraduate theology and/or theological language courses, including but not limited to one or more of the following areas:Church HistorySystematic Theology
• Participates in scholarship and in service to the Theology Division, University and Church
• Service and Communications (Common to all employees)
• 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 informationCandidates 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
• Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago

Minimum Experience Required:

• Ordained and rostered member in good standing of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or one of its partner churches

Preferred:

• Prior parish pastoral experience
• Minimum of 3 years of related teaching experience at the university or college level

Education Requirements:

• PhD in either Exegetical Theology, Theological Languages (Greek, Hebrew, or Latin), or Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, or Theological Ethics.

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 Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Graduate Studies, and College of Innovative and Professional Programs, 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 in 2013 was named to the U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more at CUChicago.edu.