Loras College | Diversity Employer

Historically rich, academically challenging, faith-centered, socially stimulating –that’s Loras College.
Relating the rich liberal arts tradition to a changing world, Loras College strives to develop active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers and responsible contributors in their diverse professional, social, and religious roles. Housed on a safe, scenic campus nestled high atop the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, Loras College offers a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and opportunity for personal growth.

We would be proud to welcome you into our circle of loyal Duhawks who will forever call our Dubuque campus home. Dubuque has received many awards and has been proudly recognized locally and nationally.

LORAS COLLEGE MISSION

Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles.
 

VISION

Inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and rooted in the transformative power of learning, Loras enriches lives and serves humanity.
 

VALUES

The Loras College community embraces core values that define the way we work, behave and relate with others.
 

• Truth: We are dedicated to the pursuit and communication of truth. We rely on the integrity of each individual to create a community that engages freely and creatively in the search for truth and grapples joyfully with intellectual and moral issues.
• Respect: We cherish and treat each person as an individual created in the image and likeness of God. We value the dignity, diversity and uniqueness of each person.
• Responsibility: Individuals are responsible for their own actions and for the common good.
• Excellence: We strive for excellence in teaching and in every other aspect of the Loras experience.
• Service: We encourage each member of the Loras community to serve others in an extraordinary way.

A Loras Community for All

Loras College is an inclusive community of individuals from many backgrounds and experiences.
Loras is committed to creating an environment where every member is beloved and accepted. Grounded in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and guided by Catholic Social Teaching, the Loras community supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and together creates a culture of mutual respect and understanding for one another.  This is a shared vision and a shared responsibility inspired by the life of Jesus.

You're Not Just An Employee

At Loras, you are part of a community that is dedicated to student success.
As a Catholic liberal arts college, Loras creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles. Loras College is an inclusive community of individuals from many backgrounds and experiences. Loras is committed to creating an environment where every member is beloved and accepted. Grounded in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and guided by Catholic Social Teaching, the Loras community supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and together creates a culture of mutual respect and understanding for one another. All students, faculty and staff, regardless of faith, color, nationality, or personal identity can freely participate in a hate-free community.