Communication Faculty Member
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 also 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 your 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.
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Vice President of Development
Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) is seeking nominations for candidates for the Vice President of Development. This role is responsible for leading and managing WLC’s development program, focusing on fundraising and fostering relationships with alumni, churches, and the broader community. Reporting directly to the President and serving on both the Development Committee of the Board and the President’s Cabinet, this role ensures that the development initiatives align with WLC’s mission, vision, and budget. This position calls for a highly organized, mission-driven individual with a strong track record in development leadership and a passion for fostering relationships that support the growth of WLC.
The role requires a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of ten years of broad-based experience in leadership positions within development operations and/or a related field (e.g., sales, financial services) is preferred. Experience in successful fundraising campaigns for ministry or nonprofit causes is strongly preferred.
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.
- Inquiries about the call process as well as nominations may also be sent to the Office of Human Resources (human.resources@wlc.edu).
- Individuals may self-nominate for this position by sending a letter of nomination and a CV/resume directly to human.resources@wlc.edu.
Nominations will be reviewed in strict confidence by the Director of Human Resources, Vice President of Culture and Engagement, and the President. The initial deadline for nominations is January 31, 2025.
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.
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