Employment Opportunities
Luther College is seeking a full-time Human Resources Specialist to contribute to its HR program. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Specialist will focus on managing employee recruitment, onboarding, and engagement initiatives. The Specialist will have the opportunity to grow in collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director into areas such as employee benefits, compensation, and employee relations.
Position: Luther College seeks applications for a part-time position as Clinical Instructor in Nursing for spring 2023 semester, with responsibilities to implement and evaluate learning experiences in a Rochester, MN clinical setting under the supervision of course coordinator. Seeking an instructor with direct client care experience to teach clinicals in pediatrics.
Responsibilities: The clinical instructor will demonstrate knowledge and skill as a clinical practitioner appropriate to the course; utilize contemporary and innovative teaching methodologies in clinical settings in an effective manner; provide for an environment conducive to learning and foster the development of teacher-learner relationships which enhance learning; utilize appropriate channels to communicate effectively with appropriate individuals and agencies; participate in selected departmental activities; collaborate with colleagues in nursing and other disciplines; participate in activities to improve the quality of nursing care to the consumer; demonstrate knowledge of current trends in nursing education and nursing service; and participate in activities for self-improvement of nursing skills and/or teaching skills.
Qualifications: Minimum of Master’s Degree preferred, baccalaureate nursing degree from an accredited program required; prior teaching experience is preferred; evidence of competence in direct client care, minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred; evidence of potential for leadership in nursing and nursing education, currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa, as well as, the State of Minnesota if involved with clinical teaching or supervision in Minnesota; and ability to complete the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodations.
Apply: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until all clinical positions are filled. Apply at https://luthercollege.hiretouch.com. Applicant’s dossier will include:
Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts college with a population of eighteen-hundred students. Our faculty and students are highly engaged in academics and research, music programs, athletics, sustainability, and service. Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther values its heritage, just as it values the diversity of its students, staff, and faculty, who hail from many faith backgrounds and heritages. Coming from 44 states and 62 countries, 14% of our students are domestic students of color and 10% are international students. The Luther College nursing program has a rich history of partnership with health care organizations across Northeast Iowa and Mayo Clinic Rochester since 1974.
Luther College is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty, with a focus on mentoring and providing development opportunities and support to new faculty cohorts. This support includes new faculty workshops, development and research funding, faculty mentoring groups, providing membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), and opportunities through the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM). Applicants from historically underrepresented groups, in particular ethnic, racial and gender groups are encouraged to become a candidate.
Questions about the positions may be directed to Angela Kueny, PhD, RN, Department Head, Department of Nursing, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101; phone: (563) 387-1165; email: oldenban@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 invites applications, expressions of interest and nominations of candidates in its search for the Assistant Dean and Director (ADD) of Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support (CIES). Luther College is seeking a strategic, energetic, innovative, and people-centered leader with demonstrated ability to enhance student success efforts of historically underrepresented students, international & excluded identities; and develop campus wide engagement opportunities for deeper understandings of and more effective skills in participating in a diverse, inclusive; and equitable community that creates a sense of belonging for all and aligns with the College’s mission and values.
The Assistant Dean and Director (ADD) of the Center for Intercultural Engagement & Support (CIES) serves as the department head for CIES and reports to the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer and Assistant to the President for Community Engagement. The ADD has primary responsibility for the leadership, budgetary management and programmatic thrusts of CIES and supervision of staff. Additionally, the Director serves as a resource for faculty, staff and students and works collaboratively with campus constituents to create and develop appropriate DEI education materials, trainings and efforts to improve campus climate and promote inclusivity for all stakeholders.
Temporary security officer will be responsible for duties similar to regular security officers. Position will begin as soon as feasible and continue for an indefinite period of time. Schedule hours will generally be 4 pm to midnight or 2 am but the overnight and day shifts may be available on occasion. Must be willing to work weekends. The number of hours per week may be negotiable.
Security officers provide for the safety and security of people and property on the Luther campus. Officers perform multiple tasks including random patrol of building and grounds on foot and by vehicle to deter and detect criminal activity and other conduct issues with an emphasis on prevention. Officers investigate criminal activity, maintain order, secure buildings, and respond to emergency and routine calls for service, all in an attempt to create a safe secure environment conducive to learning. Good communication, problem solving and customer service skills are essential for this position.
The assistant coach for football will assist in preparation for practices and game plans for either the offensive or defensive side of the ball.
Performs various duties in the day to day running of the bookstore. This includes all aspects of logoed apparel and time running the cash register.
Reporting to the Dean of Student Engagement, the Nena Amundson Executive Director of Counseling and Wellness will oversee all clinical and administrative functions of Counseling Services; serve as the primary regarding wellbeing on campus; maintain general oversight of an outsourced campus health clinic; and provide vision and direction that supports mental and physical health and wellness more broadly throughout the Luther College community. This full-time, 12-month position, promotes a caring, inclusive, and safe environment for students and staff to thrive in. Further, the Executive Director assists with crisis situations by serving as a member of intervention teams and communicating with healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
The Union Lead Custodial will utilize their strengths to interact with students, faculty, staff, and guests to the college. By leading the efforts of the custodial team in the Union in cleaning, sanitizing and caring for the building, you are creating an environment where excellence and growth can occur.
Luther College invites applications for the role of Provost. Luther seeks an experienced, forward-thinking, and collaborative leader with a deep and abiding commitment to the college’s mission and values.
The Provost will join Luther in the context of disruptive changes in all of higher education, including the opportunity to consider how colleges will respond to a post-pandemic world in which the evolution of student expectations and needs has accelerated. Luther’s dedicated faculty and staff endeavor to ensure an excellent academic and campus experience for current and future students, while recognizing that demographic challenges add to the need to stay alert to possibilities for innovation and iteration in our offerings. The Provost will join these community members, President Jenifer K. Ward, a highly dedicated and student-focused Cabinet, and an engaged Board of Regents in advancing this institutional work. The Provost will also have strong and energized leadership partners in Academic Affairs, Student Engagement, and Student Success as part of the integrated Provost model at Luther, only in its second year. The Provost will have the opportunity to both provide stability and continuity with this nascent model, as well as to identify gaps and adaptations in a spirit of continuous improvement.
The Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in the field of Analytical Chemistry beginning in August 2023. A Ph.D. is required by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will offer courses in analytical and closely related fields. Primary teaching responsibilities include a focus on analytical chemistry and instrumental methods courses, but candidates should enjoy teaching a wide variety of courses and be committed to undergraduate liberal arts education. Teaching responsibilities include six course equivalents spread over Fall, January, and Spring terms, with potential contributions to the interdisciplinary programs of the college. Additional duties include student recruitment and advising, contributions to the co-curricular activities and intellectual life of both the chemistry department and the college, and scholarly activity.
Excellent facilities for teaching and research are available, including a 300 MHz NMR spectrometer, GC/MS, HPLC, ICP-OES and more. Chemistry faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research program that engages students at the undergraduate level. The College provides faculty with start-up funding, student research programming, and lab space to support research.
Apply: Applications received by November 16, 2022 will receive full consideration; review of applications continues until the position is filled. Applicant’s dossier will include:
Questions about the position may be directed to Olga Michels, PhD, Department Head, Department of Chemistry, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101; email: olga.michels@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/academics/chemistry. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: facultysearch@luther.edu.
The Center for Academic Enrichment (CAE) supports all students through their experiences at Luther College so that they can be successful. The staff helps students develop confidence in their abilities a11d achieve their academic potential. The administrative assistant will provide skilled and routine administrative support to the associate dean, the departmental staff, and/or faculty to support the work of The Center for Academic Enrichment (CAE).
The Paideia Program and the academic departments of Computer Science, EAM (Economics, Accounting, and Management), English, Mathematics, MLLL (Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics), and Religion require a highly motivated, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with strong interpersonal and written communication skills for a full-time position during the academic year and two summer months
The Wellness Education and Promotion Coordinator develops, implements, sustains, and assesses campus-wide student wellness promotion practices to create an environment that promotes student success, personal development, and well-being.
Provide skilled expertise to the operations and maintenance of College electrical systems. Complete this work in such a manner as to provide a safe and convenient supply of power to electricity consuming devices on campus. Complete this work in a safe method to insure personal safety and safety to all Luther College personnel, students and visitors.
