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 (WLC) is seeking candidates for a staff position in the Office of Residence Life. The Assistant Director of Residence Life will support the overall operation and oversight of campus housing and residence life. This role may serve as a live-in area coordinator, responsible for supervising the daily community development and operations of residential units housing approximately 650 students. Key responsibilities include staff training and selection, in-service programs, management of departmental data dashboards, collaboration within the Student Life team, and advising and supporting student conduct processes.
Qualifications include the following: A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a minimum of three years of experience in residential life. Must be a member in good standing with the WELS/ELS. 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 candidates for a staff position in the Office of Institutional Research, reporting to the Provost. The Director of Institutional Effectiveness will lead the College’s institutional research, accreditation compliance, and quality improvement efforts. They will oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of institutional, market, and competitor data to support strategic planning, budgeting, assessment, enrollment management, program development, student success, and mission advancement. They will conduct market research to identify opportunities for growth, strengthen the WLC brand and value proposition, and support new program exploration.
Qualifications include the following: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred, ideally in marketing, business, analytics, or a related field, along with a minimum of seven years of successful experience in market research, analysis, or business intelligence, preferably within higher education. 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 candidates for a part-time Student Success Specialist who will provide support across multiple Student Services offices, aiding with enhanced student success, retention, sense of belonging, and student satisfaction. This role offers individualized guidance and support for students as well as office coverage as needed. The position is approximately 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.
Qualifications include the following: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred, ideally in education, counseling, social work, or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. 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 seeks nominations for candidates for a faculty position in Business, with rank in the professor or lecturer track to be determined based on the candidate’s credentials and experience. Teaching responsibilities may include introductory through advanced courses in various business disciplines. All disciplines in business will be considered (e.g., Accounting, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc.). The candidate will also contribute to student advising, mentoring, and recruiting. The ability to contribute to curricular development, course scheduling, departmental budget planning, and assessment will be valued. Typical full-time teaching load for the professor track is 24 credits per year, while appointments in the lecturer track are 30 credits per year. Candidates interested in a part-time faculty role will be considered as well.
The position requires a master's degree; a doctorate degree is preferred. Coursework at the master’s or doctoral level in Business or a related discipline is required, and experience in supervising students and/or teaching in higher education is preferred. A record of peer-reviewed scholarly work in Business or a related field is preferred.
Candidates for a full-time called faculty position must be active members 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 human.resources@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.
The Department of Communication at Wisconsin Lutheran College seeks nominations for candidates for a faculty position. Teaching responsibilities include introductory through advanced communication courses. Typical teaching load for the professor track is 24 credits per year, while appointments in the lecturer track are 30 credits per year.
The position requires an M.A. or Ph.D. in Communication or a related field. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and must demonstrate the potential for outstanding teaching. Service on academic committees and in the church and community are essential. A commitment to active scholarship, which may include student participation, is expected as part of the professor track.
Candidates who have a background in leadership communication or strategic communication are encouraged to apply, but please note that all candidates with disciplinary expertise in the field of Communication who apply will be fully considered.
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 Search Committee Chair, Dr. Aimee Lau, at aimee.lau@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.
Sport and Exercise Science Faculty Member and Warriors Athletics Conditioning Specialist
Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) seeks nominations for candidates for a full-time position that carries a joint appointment within the Sport and Exercise Science academic department and the Athletics Department at WLC. The faculty member will serve in a half-time academic faculty role and a half-time, year-round staff role within Warriors Athletics.
This role will include teaching courses in the Sport and Exercise Science major and Physical Education program while also serving as an NCAA Division III Strength and Conditioning Coach. A successful candidate will remain current with emerging research and best practices related to strength training, nutrition, and recovery in the collegiate athletic environment. See the complete position description.
The position requires a master's degree; a doctorate degree in a related field is preferred, as is a record of peer-reviewed scholarly work in Exercise Science. Strength and conditioning coaching experience is required; collegiate experience is preferred, along with a working knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
Candidates for a full-time called faculty position must be active members 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 human.resources@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 seeks nominations for candidates for a faculty position in the School of Business. This faculty member will be responsible for developing and teaching courses within the School of Business focusing on the Sport and Recreation Management program, overseeing curriculum, assessing student outcomes, and developing student-centric activities and projects. Teaching responsibilities may include introductory through advanced courses in the sport management undergraduate program and potentially graduate courses. This role also includes the development and supervision of graduate practicum experiences for graduate and potentially undergraduate students. Typical full-time teaching load for the professor track is 24 credits per year, while appointments in the lecturer track are 30 credits per year. This is a full-time, mainly on-campus position that may require occasional evening and weekend work, depending on program needs.
The position requires a master's degree; a doctorate degree is preferred. Coursework at the master’s or doctoral level in Sport or Recreation Management or a related discipline is required, and experience in supervising students and/or teaching in higher education is preferred.
Candidates for a full-time called faculty position must be active members 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 human.resources@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.
