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 positions, along with faculty and leadership positions for which the college has issued a call for nominations, are listed in the tabs below.
Opportunities at WLC
School of Business Faculty Members
Wisconsin Lutheran College seeks candidates for full-time faculty positions beginning immediately. Teaching responsibilities may include introductory through advanced business courses, with an emphasis on finance and management information systems. Typical teaching load for the professor track is 24 credits per year, while appointments in the lecturer track are 30 credits per year.
At a minimum, these positions require a master's degree in economics, finance, management information, or a related field, but a doctoral degree (PhD) is preferred. Candidates should be passionate in their vocation and have an interest in teaching and conducting research within the context of Christian higher education. They should have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the potential for outstanding teaching and mentorship of undergraduate students in the research lab or field. A commitment to active scholarship, which includes student participation, is expected for faculty in the professor track. Service on academic committees and within the church or community is also essential. 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 also contact the Office of the Provost (joni.panitzke@wlc.edu) regarding questions on the call process. Interested candidates may also self-nominate for this opportunity.
Please have the candidate send a cover letter discussing background, qualifications, 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 the candidate's pastor discussing personal qualities via email to the Office of Human Resources (human.resources@wlc.edu).
Review of candidates will continue until divine calls have been issued and accepted and the positions are 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), affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, is seeking candidates to teach in its Department of Criminal Justice as a generalist for the academic year beginning July 1, 2023.
Potential candidates should:
Possess an appropriate master’s or doctoral degree (Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Jurisprudence) or have the desire to pursue such terminal degree
Have experience in criminal justice with a minimum of 2-5 years of service
Develop the ability to become the “face” of the Criminal Justice program
Possess strong networking skills to aid in community awareness of the program
Have the desire to develop student internship opportunities
Have the capability/desire to advise and mentor students
Possess the aptitude to teach in a classroom setting
Have the desire/capability to serve as a Mock Trial Coach
Demonstrate commitment to the synthesis of faith and learning, pedagogical excellence, scholarly engagement, and collegiality
Be a member in good standing in a congregation of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or another Lutheran church body that is in fellowship with the WELS
WLC is an independent, nationally ranked Christian college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that serves nearly 1,100 traditional undergraduate and graduate students through its on-campus and on-line programming. The college prepares students for lives of Christian leadership and is recognized for its academic excellence and superior student experience. Caring, Christian faculty work directly with students who benefit from numerous research, service and co-curricular opportunities which are designed to enhance academic and spiritual growth.
A call for nominations of eligible candidates is now underway. Such nominations may be submitted to the Office of the Provost through this link.
Nominators should notify the potential candidate of the intent to submit them for nomination. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV/resume, and three letters of recommendation (one recommendation should be from the candidate’s pastor). All documents may be provided to the Office of the Provost by email, or mailed to the Office of the Provost c/o Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8800 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226.
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 seeks nominations for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Physics.
Minimum requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in physics or applied physics, a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, the ability to provide additional service to the college, and the ability to establish and maintain an active research program. 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 also contact the Office of the Provost (joni.panitzke@wlc.edu) regarding questions on the call process.
Upon nomination, interested candidates should send an application that includes curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation, including one from the candidate's pastor; and a cover letter discussing background, interests, and teaching philosophy in the context of a confessional Lutheran liberal arts college. All application documents may be submitted to the Office of the Provost (joni.panitzke@wlc.edu).
Review of candidates 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 seeks candidates for a faculty position beginning July 1, 2023. Teaching responsibilities may include Sport and Exercise science courses and Physical Education courses, dependent upon degree and prior experience. Typical teaching load for the professor track is 24 credits per year while appointments in the lecturer track are 30 credits per year.
At a minimum, this position requires a master’s degree in exercise science or related field (M.S., M.A., M.A.T., etc.), but a doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.P.T., etc.) is preferred. Candidates should be passionate in their vocation and have an interest in teaching and conducting research within the context of Christian higher education. They should have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the potential for outstanding teaching and mentorship of undergraduate students in the research lab or field. A commitment to active scholarship, which includes student participation, is expected for faculty in the professor track. Service on academic committees and within the church or community is also essential. 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.
Please have the candidate send a cover letter discussing background, qualifications, 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 the candidate's pastor discussing personal qualities via email to the Office of the Provost at joni.panitzke@wlc.edu.
Candidates may self-nominate for this position and supply the above-listed credentials.
The initial deadline for applications is April 15, 2023. Review of candidates 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 seeks two Adult Health II Clinical Instructors for the Spring 2023 semester.
Location: Acute care hospital in the metro Milwaukee area
Available sections: Fridays
Qualifications:
Master of Science in Nursing (individuals with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and are enrolled in a Master of Science in Nursing degree program will also be considered)
Minimum of two years of acute care adult health experience
Unencumbered Wisconsin nursing license
Must pass background check and drug screen
Per clinical site requirements, must be current with all immunizations, including influenza and COVID-19
Responsibilities include:
Overseeing a group of 8 students in acute care setting. 15 weeks of clinical, 7 hours each week of clinical. Includes one hour of prep time, selection of patient assignments, etc. Students are doing direct patient care 0630-1200. Post-conference 1200-1300
Weekly grading of written clinical work with assistance from faculty as needed. Eight students/week and 1.5 hours per student. Clinical assignments are already created.
Midterm and final clinical evaluation tool completion and meeting with students, 90 minutes per student for each evaluation.
To learn more, please contact Sheryl Scott, Director and Chair, School of Nursing, at 414.443.8931 or sheryl.scott@wlc.edu.
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.
