Thank you for your interest in Wisconsin Lutheran College!
WLC is an independent, nationally ranked Christian college affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. We value quality teaching and active scholarship. Our goal is to deliver a rigorous, personalized education within a caring, Christian community of scholars and students. Education at Wisconsin Lutheran College also involves the spiritual development of our students. Because of this spiritual dimension, a Wisconsin Lutheran College faculty or academic staff position is a form of public ministry.
FACULTY AND LEADERSHIP: WLC seeks to recruit members of the faculty and leadership who are active members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) and who share our commitment to quality Christian higher education and faithfulness to the Scriptures. After identifying qualified candidates subject to the approval of the WELS Southeast Wisconsin District Presidium, WLC issues a divine call to the selected individual.
STAFF MEMBERS: For most open staff positions, WELS or ELS membership is desirable but not required. Successful applicants will be able to perform job duties in a manner consistent with WLC’s Code of Christian Conduct and WLC's mission, ministry, and affiliation with the WELS.
Open staff and adjunct positions, along with faculty and leadership positions for which the college has issued a call for nominations, are listed below.
Career Opportunities
Wisconsin Lutheran College is seeking an Assistant Director for the Center for Christian Leadership who will provide strategic, operational, and program leadership to advance the Center’s mission of developing Christ-centered leaders who positively influence churches, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and communities. This role supports the Executive Director in cultivating partnerships, designing and delivering leadership development programs, expanding organizational impact, and ensuring operational excellence across the Center’s initiatives. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director, campus partners, students, and external stakeholders, the Assistant Director will support the daily operations and strategic priorities of the Center for Christian Leadership while fostering student growth and engagement.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in leadership, education, business, ministry, communication, nonprofit management, or a related field; demonstrated experience in program coordination, leadership development, coaching, education, student services, nonprofit work, or related areas; ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, donors, and community stakeholders; and demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops, presentations, and group discussions. Candidates for this part-time, in-person position must be able to perform responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the College and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS); active membership in the WELS is required. See the job description for complete details.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter discussing their background, qualifications, and interest in serving in this position, along with a current resume, to human.resources@wlc.edu. Please also include the names, email addresses, phone numbers, and nature of the relationship of three references.
Wisconsin Lutheran College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, age, or status as a disabled veteran or veterans of the Vietnam era.
Wisconsin Lutheran College's Office of Career and Professional Development is seeking an Employer Relations Coordinator who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting employer partnerships that enhance internship, experiential learning, and post-graduation employment opportunities for WLC students. This role focuses on employer outreach, partnership development, and engagement initiatives while working collaboratively with employers, faculty, students, and alumni to support career readiness and workforce connections.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, at least two years of relevant professional experience, and strong customer service skills; previous experience in an educational setting is preferred. This part-time role requires a combination of office-based work and local travel for employer visits, meetings, and events. Candidates must be able to perform responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the College and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS); active membership in the WELS is required. See the job description for complete details.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter discussing their background, qualifications, and interest in serving in this position, along with a current resume, to human.resources@wlc.edu. Please also include the names, email addresses, phone numbers, and nature of the relationship of three references.
Wisconsin Lutheran College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, age, or status as a disabled veteran or veterans of the Vietnam era.
Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) is seeking a Health Services Nurse who will support the health and medical needs of WLC students through direct clinical care, health education, and care and services coordination. Working collaboratively under the direction of the Medical Director and Dean of Student Services, the nurse will support the daily operations of Health Services within the Office of Health & Counseling Services and serve as a consultant to faculty and staff on student health and wellness concerns.
Qualifications include:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wisconsin with national board certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of health and wellness challenges affecting post-secondary students.
Documented evidence of appropriate clinical skills and the ability to provide quality healthcare.
Familiarity with health insurance processes to assist students with claims and coverage questions.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records systems. Familiarity with Medicat EHR is preferred.
Two to five years of clinical experience, preferably in an educational or campus health setting (preferred).
This is a full- or part-time, on-campus position that supports the mission, vision, and values of WLC by delivering compassionate, ethical, and student-centered care consistent with WLC’s Christian identity. See the job description for complete details.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter discussing their background, qualifications, and interest in serving in this position, along with a current resume, to human.resources@wlc.edu. Please also include the names, email addresses, phone numbers, and nature of the relationship of three references.
Wisconsin Lutheran College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, age, or status as a disabled veteran or veterans of the Vietnam era.
Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) is seeking a Health Services Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and episodic healthcare services to WLC students through direct clinical care, health promotion, and care and services coordination. Working collaboratively with the Medical Director and the Dean of Student Services, the nurse practitioner will function with appropriate clinical autonomy with the Wisconsin APNP scope of practice, support the daily operations of Health Services within the Office of Health & Counseling Services, and serve as a consultant to faculty and staff on student health and wellness concerns.
Qualifications include:
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) in the State of Wisconsin with national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain DEA registration.
Demonstrated knowledge of health and wellness challenges affecting post-secondary students.
Demonstrated clinical competency in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing, and management of common acute and chronic health conditions.
Familiarity with health insurance processes to assist students with claims and coverage questions.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records systems. Familiarity with Medicat EHR is preferred.
Two to five years of clinical experience, preferably in an educational or campus health setting (preferred).
This is a part-time, on-campus position that supports the mission, vision, and values of WLC by delivering compassionate, ethical, and student-centered care consistent with the WLC’s Christian identity. See the job description for complete details.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter discussing their background, qualifications, and interest in serving in this position, along with a current resume, to human.resources@wlc.edu. Please also include the names, email addresses, phone numbers, and nature of the relationship of three references.
Wisconsin Lutheran College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, age, or status as a disabled veteran or veterans of the Vietnam era.
The School of Nursing and Allied Health at Wisconsin Lutheran College seeks nominations for candidates for a part-time (.5 FTE) faculty position. This faculty member will serve as a student-centered educator dedicated to fostering learning, retention, and successful program completion. Responsibilities include didactic instruction, clinical teaching, laboratory oversight in our on-campus nursing lab, and clinical supervision of students in healthcare settings throughout the Milwaukee area. The annual teaching load is 12 credits for the professor track or 15 credits for the lecturer track.
Beyond teaching, you will play an integral role in the department by advising undergraduate nursing students, assisting with accreditation and assessment, and supporting recruitment efforts. Professor-track faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activity, such as research, publications, or professional presentations.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to WLC’s mission and the integration of a Christian worldview in higher education. This role requires flexibility for clinical site schedules and the physical stamina to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds in a clinical environment. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, primarily during daytime hours, with occasional evening and weekend availability for special events. Compliance with all healthcare partner safety protocols is required.
Qualifications
Education: master’s degree in nursing is required; a doctorate is preferred.
Licensure: an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin.
Experience: at least two years of clinical experience as an RN within the past five years; previous teaching or student supervision experience is highly preferred.
Skills: strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with proficiency in learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
Candidates must be an active member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS), or another confessional Lutheran denomination in fellowship with the WELS. Individuals are encouraged to nominate a qualified WELS/ELS individual using the brief nomination form. You may contact the Office of the Provost (joni.panitzke@wlc.edu) regarding questions on the call process. Individuals may also self-nominate for this position.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter discussing background, interests, and teaching philosophy in the context of a confessional Lutheran liberal arts college; curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation, including one letter from their pastor, discussing personal qualities via email to the Office of the Provost (joni.panitzke@wlc.edu). Review of nominees will continue until a divine call has been issued and accepted and the position is filled.
Wisconsin Lutheran College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, age, or status as a disabled veteran or veterans of the Vietnam era.
Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) does not unlawfully discriminate in its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, age, or status as disabled veterans or veterans of the Vietnam era.
Because WLC is a college ministry espousing Bible based confessional Lutheran beliefs, and affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), the college reserves the right to give preference in employment to persons based on religion in accordance with our Bible based beliefs. This is in compliance with the federal law “exception to religion” component created in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Wisconsin Lutheran College complies with all applicable laws which include, but are not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
Title IX Coordinator: Jamie Brock, Assistant Director of Residence Life. Office: Fischer Hall, 2112. Phone: 414.443.8762. Email: jamie.valerio@mail.wlc.edu.
