Concordia University Irvine
Faculty: Director of Academic Partnerships & Outreach
Concordia University Irvine, Mequon, Wisconsin, United States, 53097
Position Summary
Concordia University Wisconsin invites applications for the position of Director of Academic Partnerships & Outreach within the School of Education. This is a year‑round faculty role with primary responsibility for leading the University’s clinical placement system for teacher preparation programs. The Director provides academic and operational leadership for pre‑student teaching and student teaching experiences, ensuring alignment with Wisconsin licensure requirements and Concordia’s mission‑driven approach to educator preparation. The position also includes leadership in professional seminars, early field experiences, and as the assistant director of the Concordia Accelerated Program for Teacher Licensure (CAPTL). The role carries a teaching load of two courses per academic year.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Placement Leadership
Lead the University’s state‑required clinical placement system for teacher candidates
Provide oversight of pre‑student teaching and student teaching experiences across all licensure pathways
Ensure alignment with Wisconsin licensure requirements and institutional standards
Collaborate with school partners, faculty, and supervisors to support high‑quality clinical experiences
Clinical Supervision & Support
Support the recruitment, preparation, and ongoing development of university supervisors
Promote consistent, high‑quality supervision practices aligned with program expectations
Professional Seminar & Early Field Experience Leadership
Provide academic leadership for professional seminar experiences connected to clinical preparation
Support early field experiences that introduce candidates to diverse educational settings
Assistant Director of the CAPTL Program
Support the admissions process for the CAPTL program
Assist with licensure reporting, assessment processes, and program coordination
Teaching & Faculty Engagement
Teach two undergraduate or graduate education courses per academic year
Participate in faculty collaboration, program improvement, peer‑reviewed research and service activities
Support School of Education initiatives related to recruitment and outreach in collaboration with leadership
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong understanding of clinical practice in teacher preparation
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the
Education & Experience Required
Master’s degree in education or a related field
Experience in K‑12 education and/or higher education
Preferred
Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD)
Eligibility for placement on the faculty roster
Eligibility for a call within The Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod
Experience with clinical supervision, licensure preparation, or educator preparation programs
Compensation & Benefits This is a full‑time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Instructions To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.
Applicants should submit:
A cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Three letters of reference and contact information for each reference
A statement of teaching philosophy
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion.
In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel. The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he or she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co‑educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master’s degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e‑learning programs.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Placement Leadership
Lead the University’s state‑required clinical placement system for teacher candidates
Provide oversight of pre‑student teaching and student teaching experiences across all licensure pathways
Ensure alignment with Wisconsin licensure requirements and institutional standards
Collaborate with school partners, faculty, and supervisors to support high‑quality clinical experiences
Clinical Supervision & Support
Support the recruitment, preparation, and ongoing development of university supervisors
Promote consistent, high‑quality supervision practices aligned with program expectations
Professional Seminar & Early Field Experience Leadership
Provide academic leadership for professional seminar experiences connected to clinical preparation
Support early field experiences that introduce candidates to diverse educational settings
Assistant Director of the CAPTL Program
Support the admissions process for the CAPTL program
Assist with licensure reporting, assessment processes, and program coordination
Teaching & Faculty Engagement
Teach two undergraduate or graduate education courses per academic year
Participate in faculty collaboration, program improvement, peer‑reviewed research and service activities
Support School of Education initiatives related to recruitment and outreach in collaboration with leadership
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong understanding of clinical practice in teacher preparation
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the
Education & Experience Required
Master’s degree in education or a related field
Experience in K‑12 education and/or higher education
Preferred
Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD)
Eligibility for placement on the faculty roster
Eligibility for a call within The Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod
Experience with clinical supervision, licensure preparation, or educator preparation programs
Compensation & Benefits This is a full‑time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Instructions To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.
Applicants should submit:
A cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Three letters of reference and contact information for each reference
A statement of teaching philosophy
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion.
In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel. The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he or she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co‑educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master’s degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e‑learning programs.
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