Applications for Employment

Wartburg Seminary looks forward to receiving your letters of interest and resumes for current open positions. Electronic submissions are requested. Please send cover letter, resume and three references to hr@wartburgseminary.edu or Mr. Andrew Willenborg, Vice President for Finance and Operations, Wartburg Theological Seminary, 333 Wartburg Pl, Dubuque, IA 52003.

If you are a Wartburg Seminary student and interested in On Campus Temporary Part-time Student Employment, please email: awillenborg@wartburgseminary.edu.

Job Openings

Lead Development Officer

The Lead Development Officer serves as a member of the Development Department Team to advance the mission of Wartburg Theological Seminary through the cultivation of constituent relationships and the solicitation of generous gifts from current and prospective donors while also working to build Wartburg Seminary’s base of donors through new donor acquisition strategies. The Lead Development Officer manages and monitors solicitation lists for other Development Officers, the Vice President for Development and the President of the Seminary.

Applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and list of references to Andy Willenborg, Human Resources, Wartburg Theological Seminary, at hr@wartburgseminary.edu. Questions may be addressed to Andy at hr@wartburgseminary.edu or 563-589-0217.

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Director for TEEM and Certificate Programs

The Director for TEEM and Certificate Programs is responsible for providing oversight for the two TEEM programs and the other Certificate Programs at Wartburg Seminary: Classic TEEM [course based], and Journey Together [competency-based].This position works collaboratively with the Department of Vocation and Formation, the Academic Department and synods to support TEEM and Certificate students throughout all aspects of their education and formation.

Applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and list of references to Andy Willenborg, Human Resources, Wartburg Theological Seminary, at hr@wartburgseminary.edu. Questions may be addressed to Andy at hr@wartburgseminary.edu or 563-589-0217.

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Vice President for Development

The Vice President for Development leads Wartburg Theological Seminary’s advancement efforts, securing both financial and volunteer support for the Seminary’s mission. This position carries a high level major gift portfolio, supports the President’s advancement work, engages with leadership volunteers, manages the work of program staff and field fundraisers, and ensures the successful implementation of a comprehensive and strategic development program. The Vice President leads the Development department, is a member of the President’s Cabinet, and works closely with the Board of Directors and the Wartburg Seminary Foundation Trustees. The position is based in Dubuque and requires extensive travel.

Applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and list of references to Andy Willenborg, Human Resources, Wartburg Theological Seminary, at hr@wartburgseminary.edu. Questions may be addressed to Andy at hr@wartburgseminary.edu or 563-589-0217.

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Academic Dean

Position Summary:

The Academic Dean serves the mission of Wartburg Theological Seminary as the chief academic officer,

overseeing all academic matters, stewarding the faculty, and providing administrative and visionary

leadership. The Academic Dean reports to the President and is accountable to the Board of Directors

through its Academic Matters Committee. The Academic Dean serves as a member of the President’s

Cabinet and relates to other internal and external constituencies on academic matters.

Applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and list of references to Andy Willenborg, Human Resources, Wartburg Theological Seminary, at hr@wartburgseminary.edu. Questions may be addressed to Andy at hr@wartburgseminary.edu or 563-589-0217.  The search committee will begin reviewing materials as received and continue until the search process is completed.

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Diversity Statement

Wartburg Theological Seminary recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Consumer and Safety Information

The Wartburg Theological Seminary Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is published in September annually and distributed to all current students and employees as well as to prospective students and employees. This is the compliance document to the Federal Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 also known as the Clery Act, with Higher Education Amendments.

Consumer Information
The United States Department of Education requires participants in Title IV Federal Funding Programs to disclose the following consumer information on our website and annually to enrolled and prospective students and our campus community.

If you desire a paper copy, please write to Barb Simon, Director for Financial Aid and Student Services, Wartburg Theological Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA 52003 or e-mail her at bsimon@wartburgseminary.edu.