Employment Opportunities
Are you looking to use your programming and analytical skills in a beautiful area with an engaging college community? Luther College is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented programmer analyst to provide software development and support for information systems serving students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The successful applicant will join our Software Development team within Information Technology Services.
The Programmer Analyst collaborates with developers on software applications, including system interfaces for a variety of databases and operating systems. This person works with team members in Information Technology Services to support vendor-supplied, open source, and in-house developed software.
Luther College seeks a Language Assistant of Norwegian for the 2018-19 academic year to begin late August 2018. Teaching responsibilities for this part-time position will include Elementary Norwegian (101) during the fall term, and two sections of Elementary Norwegian II (102) and one section of Norwegian through Film and Literature (202) during the spring term. The language assistant will receive a stipend, $750 travel reimbursement, housing, and a food allowance.
Apply: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicant’s dossier will include:
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Maren Johnson, Assistant Professor of Scandinavian Studies, Luther College; email: johnma29@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website, www.luther.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to facultysearch@luther.edu.
The custodial staff assists in maintaining building appearance which consists of all areas including lobbies, entrances, classrooms, offices, hallways, break rooms, auditoriums, conference rooms, staircases, study lounges, restrooms, and shower rooms.
Position hours will typically be from 4 am to 12:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Luther College seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Nursing, with expertise in behavioral health and/or gerontology. This is a three-to-five year (annual renewal) non-tenure track position to begin late August 2018, with the possibility that the successful candidate will be invited to apply for continued terms.
Teaching responsibilities include behavioral health didactic, behavioral health clinical coordination and clinical teaching, and gerontology. This teaching load is spread over the fall and spring terms and is geographically located in Rochester, Minnesota with clinical teaching at Mayo Clinic Rochester and Federal Medical Center. Academic advising responsibilities are expected after the first year of teaching. Shared travel to the Luther College campus in Decorah, IA once per week during the academic semester is additionally expected.
Qualifications: A Master’s degree in nursing is required; Doctoral degree is preferred. Successful applicants will demonstrate potential for excellence in college teaching and a commitment to the liberal arts. Position requires clinical nursing experience; experience teaching baccalaureate nursing is beneficial. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Iowa and Minnesota or ability to obtain by time of hire is required.
The Luther College nursing program has a history of producing high-quality graduates. Our recently revised concept-based curriculum prepares students well for the transition to professional nursing practice and the program has been highly rated. Over 1000 students have completed the Luther College nursing program since it was established in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Rochester in 1974. Luther nursing graduates are leaders who strive to make the world a more comfortable, caring place to be.
Questions about the positions may be directed to April Rowe Neal, PhD, RN , Nursing Search Committee Chair, Department of Nursing, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101; phone: (563) 387-1552; email: roweap01@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website www.luther.edu, and/or the departmental website www.luther.edu/nursing/. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to facultysearch@luther.edu.
Luther College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology. This is a one year position to begin late August 2018 in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work; a longer-term position may be possible based on college need. Ph.D. is preferred by September 1, 2018; ABDs will be considered (instructor rank). Specialization is open but teaching responsibilities will include Research Methods and Social Statistics courses, and other courses in the instructor’s area of interest; criminology courses would be a plus. The teaching load is 7 courses, spread over the Fall, January, and Spring terms. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence in a private liberal arts setting. The sociology program seeks to offer students a broad-based curriculum by faculty with diverse research interests. We seek a teacher-scholar who is well versed in the fundamentals of the discipline and is interested in inclusive and innovative pedagogy.
Apply: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applications received by April 2, 2018 will be given full consideration. Applicant’s dossier will include:
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Char Kunkel, Ph.D., Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Luther College, Decorah, IA 52101; phone: (563) 387-1624; email: kunkelch@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website, www.luther.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to facultysearch@luther.edu.
Luther College seeks Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor in Biblical Studies. This is a one-year position to begin late August 2018, with the possibility of renewal up to a term of three years. Ph.D./Th.D. preferred at time of appointment; exceptional ABDs will be considered (Instructor rank). Teaching experience required. Specialization may be in Hebrew Bible or New Testament; an emphasis on gender-related or global approaches is welcomed. The successful candidate will have enthusiasm to teach introductory biblical studies courses and other undergraduate courses in biblical studies and religion. We are seeking a candidate who enriches our current faculty’s interests and expertise and who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service. Full-time teaching load is three courses fall term, one course January term, and three courses spring term. Teach five sections of introductory biblical studies, and two additional courses designed according to interest and college need. Active engagement in scholarship and advising also expected.
Apply: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applications received by March 27, 2018 will be given full consideration. Applicant’s dossier will include:
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Robert F. Shedinger, Chair, Biblical Studies Search Committee, Luther College; email: shedinro@luther.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to facultysearch@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website, www.luther.edu. The Department of Religion has 10 full-time equivalent faculty and offers a major and minor. The College requires all students to complete one course in biblical studies and a second course in religion. Normal class size is twenty-five students.
Serve as a member of the athletics department
Advance the goals and mission of Luther College while adhering to the rules, policies, and regulations established by the institution, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the NCAA.
The Executive Director of Information Technology Services (ITS) promotes the strategic use of information technology that advances the overall mission and strategy of Luther College by providing leadership and management for all student, academic and administrative information technology needs.
Position Title: Head Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach
The digital communications director will be responsible for managing the college’s web, social media, email marketing, inbound marketing and digital advertising strategy to meet institutional brand awareness and marketing goals. This will be done in collaboration with other members of the communications and marketing department, as well as information technology staff, admissions staff, development and alumni staff, athletics and music marketing staff, information technology services, and faculty and students.
The editorial content strategy director will be responsible for managing editorial content strategy across web, social, print and video channels to meet institutional brand awareness and marketing goals. This will be done in collaboration with other members of the communications and marketing department, admissions staff, development and alumni staff, athletics and music marketing staff, faculty and students.
Security staff provide for the security and safety of the entire college community according to the standards of Luther College and the guidelines established for the department. In addition, the Assistant Director is responsible for providing direction and assistance to department personnel during emergency and routine calls for service. The Assistant Director will also assist with day to day management of the organization and the investigation of criminal incidents and code of conduct violations.
The Assistant Director will assist with the day to day management of Safety and Security and provide direction to department personnel as needed. Supervision of staff will be of both regular staff and student workers. The Assistant Director will represent Safety and Security in meetings, events, and other functions during the absence of the Director.
Primary hours will be evening shifts including weekends and holidays but must be available to work all shifts as needed.
The Assistant Director of Reunion Giving will identify prospective leadership-level donors and will work both independently and with the reunion giving and major gift team to secure leadership (with an emphasis on challenge gifts) and planned gifts for signature reunions and support short-term fundraising projects as needed. Occasional travel to meet donors throughout the Midwest required. The Assistant Director of Reunion Giving will have direct responsibility to plan and implement the 35- and 40-year reunion giving programs and will be an integral member of a seasoned Annual Giving and Reunion Giving team.
Luther College seeks an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and History (a shared appointment in our Departments of Africana Studies and History); this is a tenure-eligible position to begin in August 2018. Luther College is participating in the ACM-Big Ten Academic Alliance Faculty Fellows Program for a Diverse Professoriate funded by the Mellon Foundation; candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in higher education and with doctoral degrees from “Big Ten” institutions are especially encouraged to apply.
Ph.D. in History at time of appointment preferred; exceptional ABDs will be considered at Instructor rank. Specialization is open, but teaching responsibilities will include a survey course in African-American history, at least one course of the US history survey sequence, and other courses in the instructor’s area of interest. The candidate will also participate in Paideia 111 and 112, the all-college interdisciplinary course for first-year students that includes writing instruction. The teaching load at Luther College is six courses per year (spread over fall and spring semesters and a January term). Additional duties include student advising, committee and departmental work, scholarship and meeting with prospective students.
Apply: Review of applications begins February 20, 2018 and continues until the position is filled. Applicant’s dossier will include:
Inquiries about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Novian Whitsitt, tel: 563-387-2142; email: whitsino@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available on the college website www.luther.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to facultysearch@luther.edu.
Luther College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics. This is a one-year (2018-19 academic year) non-tenure track position to begin late August 2018. The successful applicant will be encouraged to apply for a tenure-eligible position the College expects to fill prior to the 2019-20 academic year. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or expect to complete all requirements by fall 2018.
The ideal candidate will be able to teach introductory economics and elective courses in the candidate’s field. Applicants with a background in macroeconomics or econometrics are especially encouraged to apply although strong applicants from all fields will be fully considered. Teaching load is seven courses per year, spread over the fall, January, and spring terms. Opportunities exist for funding to pursue scholarship.
Apply: Review of applications begins February 28, 2018 and continues until the position is filled. Applicant’s dossier will include:
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Steve Holland, Department Head and Search Chair, Department of Economics, Accounting, and Management, Luther College, Decorah, IA 52101; phone: (563) 387-1130; email: steve.holland@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website, www.luther.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to facultysearch@luther.edu.
POSITION: Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, with expertise in molecular/cellular biology. This is a three-year non-tenure track position, with renewal for a second and third year based on performance and college need. Opportunities exist for research funding to maintain or pursue scholarship during the academic calendar or summer months.
BEGINNING DATE: Late August 2018
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. required; postdoctoral research and teaching experience preferred. Successful applicants will demonstrate potential for excellence in college teaching and a commitment to the liberal arts.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching responsibilities to include advanced molecular/cellular biology, genetics, and participation in a team-taught introductory cell/molecular course. This teaching load is spread over the fall, January and spring terms.
STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY: Luther College is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community that is rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Review of applications begins February 15, 2018 and continues until position is filled. Applicant’s dossier will include:
INQUIRIES: Questions about the positions may be directed to Dr. Scott Carlson, Biology Search Committee Chair, Department of Biology, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101; phone: (563) 387-1552; email: carlsosc@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website www.luther.edu, and/or the departmental website www.luther.edu/biology/. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to facultysearch@luther.edu.
