DC Employment Opportunities
Faculty | Part-Time Faculty | Administrative Positions
Graduate Assistantships | Miscellaneous
Defiance College, chartered in 1850, is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts
institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Defiance is a college where
students learn to lead and serve in a democracy; learn to understand, appreciate,
and have the skills to interact with other cultures; and learn to not only receive
knowledge but to make their own knowledge by engaging in interactive experiences.
Our Vision creates an educational experience of engagement in civic, cultural, and
learning dimensions. Students can have hands-on experiences in their field of study
through quality internships, domestic and international travel, and distinctive service
and research opportunities for personal and professional growth. The college is consistently
recognized by the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its
commitment to community service and engagement and has also been named a Military
Friendly School for providing significant benefits and services to veterans.
Defiance College is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of faculty,
staff and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus and promote
a spirit of inclusivity are especially encouraged to apply.
FACULTY POSITIONS
PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
TEACHER EDUCATION CLINICAL SUPERVISORS
The Defiance College Teacher Education program is seeking part-time Clinical Supervisors
for Teacher Education students participating in 5-week practicum experiences in the
Fall and Spring, and 15-week Internships in the Spring. Our Licensure areas include
Early and Middle Childhood Education, Adolescent and Young Adult (core content areas),
Intervention Specialist Mild-to-Moderate (K-12), and Health and Physical Education
(Pre-K-12). Clinical Supervisors are required to make site visits during normal school
hours and attend meetings and/or training sessions on campus.
Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Education and teaching experience in P-12
schools. A current teaching license within the areas indicated above is preferred.
To apply, please complete the application found here and send it, along with a cover letter and resume, to the Defiance College Teacher
Education Department at chiggins@defiance.edu. For further information contact the Teacher Education Office at 419-783-2323.
PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS
Defiance College seeks qualified individuals for our part-time faculty pool. Format
of classes is generally face to face and content areas of need vary from semester
to semester. Part-time faculty are responsible for providing quality instruction to
students through well-prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment
of learning, clear directives, and timely and helpful feedback.
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in relevant field; professional
or teaching experience desirable. Current areas of need include:
- ACCOUNTING
- BUSINESS
- COMPUTER SCIENCE
- TEACHER EDUCATION
To apply, send a letter of application, cv, and contact information of four professional
references via email to the Office of Academic Affairs at mcall@defiance.edu.
APPLIED MUSIC LESSONS: GUITAR, VIOLA, TRUMPET, HORN, AND TUBA
Defiance College is seeking part-time instructors for anticipated needs in applied
music lessons. The anticipated needs include Guitar, Viola, High Brass, and Low Brass.
Instructors provide 12 lessons and a performance assessment. Candidates must be willing
to recruit and build instrumental music studios and potentially small ensembles, based
on department needs. Successful candidates are encouraged to develop a private studio
from area secondary schools while using the college facilities and marketing. Candidates
must hold a valid music credential and Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in performance
or a performance certificate preferred. To apply, send letter of application, resume
or cv, and names and contact information of three professional references via email
to Jim Watson, Director of Music Programs, at jwatson@defiance.edu.
Defiance College Music Programs serves students through a variety of vocal and instrumental
ensembles. Music ensembles involve students in cooperative learning environments developing
aural, communication, and leadership skills. The department also offers private lessons
in voice and all the band and orchestral instruments, guitar, bass, and percussion.
Exciting things are happening with the DC Music Programs. For more information on
the music programs, visit http://www.defiance.edu/student-life/music/index.html.
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
The following Graduate Assistantships are two-year assignments with a start date of
August 1, 2017. Interested candidates must send letter of application for employment,
resume, and the names and telephone numbers of four references electronically to:
mcall@defiance.edu.
Applicants must also apply separately for admission to Defiance College’s Graduate School by submitting a completed application,
official transcripts from all previous college work, a goal statement, and two letters
of recommendation specifically written in support of admission to the graduate program. The letters
must attest to academic competence and to your ability to work with people and demonstrate
appropriate interpersonal and social skill. To complete the admission application
online, visit http://www.defiance.edu/graduate-programs/index.html. For more information on the graduate programs, contact the Office of Admissions
at admissions@defiance.edu.
Successful candidates must be accepted into the Defiance College graduate program
in Education or Business and will be awarded a full graduate school tuition scholarship
covering a maximum of 36 credit hours. Additionally, a tuition waiver of up to 9 credit
hours will be applied toward any pre-requisite courses which may be needed for the
MBA program, provided they are taken at Defiance College. Compensation includes salary,
College-provided housing, and a meal plan on campus when meals are served to students
during the academic year.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT - WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution located in Northwest Ohio, seeks qualified
applicants for an anticipated opening for a women’s basketball graduate assistant
coaching position. Responsibilities include serving as the primary assistant to the
head coach, recruiting, game preparation, practice organization, scheduling, assisting
head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation, academic monitoring,
and other administrative duties as assigned. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree,
have previous basketball playing or coaching experience, possess a valid driver’s
license, and have a clean driving record.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT - MEN’S BASKETBALL
Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution located in Northwest Ohio, seeks qualified
applicants for an anticipated opening for a men’s basketball graduate assistant coaching
position. Responsibilities include serving as the primary assistant to the head coach,
recruiting, game preparation, practice organization, scheduling, assisting head coach
in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation, academic monitoring, and
other administrative duties as assigned. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree,
have previous basketball playing or coaching experience, possess a valid driver’s
license, and have a clean driving record.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT - TENNIS
Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution located in Northwest Ohio, seeks qualified
applicants for an anticipated opening for a graduate assistant men’s and women’s tennis
coaching position. Responsibilities include serving as the primary assistant to the
head coach; recruiting; practice organization; fundraising; scheduling; assisting
head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation; academic monitoring;
and other administrative duties as assigned. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree,
have previous tennis playing or coaching experience, possess a valid driver’s license,
have a clean driving record.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT - SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR
Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate
Athletic Conference located in Northwest Ohio, seeks qualified applicants for an anticipated
opening for a graduate assistant to the Sports Information Director. The individual
will assist with coordination of publicity and media relations and promotion of the
College’s 16 intercollegiate sports programs. Primary responsibilities will include
layout and design of media guides, game-day programs and game note packets; writing
press releases; daily maintenance of www.DefianceAthletics.com; keeping statistics
and performing other game day tasks; and other duties as assigned by the Sports Information
Director. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have strong organizational,
writing, and communication skills. Applicants with previous experience in a sports
information department and a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop,
and Stat Crew will receive top consideration. Applicants must be able to adjust to
a flexible work schedule requiring evening and weekend work.
NOTE: Applicants are also asked to submit writing/publication samples with their resume.
MISCELLANEOUS
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