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Defiance College, chartered in 1850, has been nationally recognized for its successful efforts to implement a model of civic engagement and service learning. Defiance College has been named for three consecutive years to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, was named as one of 81 colleges and universities around the country to the Colleges With a Conscience national guidebook published by Princeton Review and Campus Compact, and is also included in the John Templeton Foundation’s Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges. Defiance College is one of 119 U.S. colleges and universities selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to receive its 2008 Community Engagement Classification. Our Vision creates an educational experience of engagement in civic, cultural, and learning dimensions. The campus is located in the city of Defiance in northwest Ohio and is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Defiance College is committed to the diversity of faculty, staff and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus are especially encouraged to apply.

Faculty | Part-Time Faculty | Administrative Positions | Graduate Assistantships

 

FACULTY POSITIONS

Defiance College invites applications and nominations for the following full-time faculty positions, all with an anticipated start for Fall 2014. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. To apply to any of these positions, send a letter of application that addresses the requirements and preferences of the position, statement of teaching philosophy, cv, sampling of syllabi and student evaluations (if available), and contact information of four professional references to:

Office of Academic Affairs
Defiance College
701 N. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH 43512
or email: geichenberg@defiance.edu

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Defiance College invites applications and nominations for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor of Criminal Justice. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load that focuses on courses in the criminal justice major; academic advising; curriculum development; committee work; and service to the college.

The successful candidate must be ABD or have a completed doctorate in criminal justice or related field (rank is Instructor for ABD and less than three years of college teaching experience). Also required is criminal justice experience. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in higher education.

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY
Defiance College invites applications and nominations for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor of Chemistry. Teaching and program responsibilities include a 24-credit teaching load per academic year that focuses on analytical chemistry, forensic chemistry, general chemistry, survey science course for non-science majors, advising of senior research projects, academic advising, curriculum development, committee work, and service to the college. Facilities include a recently created forensics lab in a recently renovated science building.

The successful candidate must be ABD or have a completed Ph.D. in chemistry (rank is Instructor for ABD and less than three years of college teaching experience). Preference will be given to individuals with post-doctoral experience, industrial experience, or prior teaching experience in higher education.

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Defiance College invites applications and nominations for a full-time Assistant Professor of Social Work. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load that focuses on a variety of Social Work courses including direct and group practice and policy. Program responsibilities also require advising the student organization and participating in program events. The position also includes academic advising; curriculum development; committee work; and service to the college. Opportunity to assume Program Director position exists.

Required is two years of post-masters practice experience. For a tenure-track position and the rank of Assistant Professor, the candidate must have three years of college teaching experience or a doctoral degree (rank is Instructor for ABD and less than three years of college teaching experience). For a non-tenure-track position and the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice, the candidate would need either three years of college teaching experience or three years of full-time experience in the field, and would not need a doctoral degree. Preference will be given to candidates with a doctorate (DSW or PhD) and with interests and experience in international social work.

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MARKETING
Defiance College invites applications and nominations for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor of Marketing. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load involving undergraduate courses in Marketing; academic advising; curriculum development; committee work; and service to the college.

The successful candidate must be ABD or have a completed doctorate in business (PhD or DBA) or related field (rank is Instructor for ABD and less than three years of college teaching experience). Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of contemporary issues in business and marketing environments, international experience, understanding of business start-up and turnaround, and ability to outreach with professionals in the field.

 

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING
Defiance College invites applications and nominations for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting interested in helping to enrich the current program and making connections for students with professional accounting communities. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load that focuses on courses in the accounting major but also includes courses in the undergraduate and graduate business curriculum; academic advising; curriculum development; committee work; and service to the college.

The successful candidate must have a master’s degree in a business-related field and a CPA. For a non-tenure-track position and the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, the candidate would need either three years of college teaching experience or three years of full-time experience in the field, and would not need a doctoral degree. For a tenure-track position and the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, the candidate must have a doctoral degree (rank is Instructor for ABD and less than three years of college teaching experience). Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in higher education and a record of successful accounting work experience.

 

 

 

PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

None at this time.

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

HEAD WOMEN'S SOCCER COACH
Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, located in Northwest Ohio, seeks qualified applicants to serve as the Head Women's Soccer Coach.

Applicants should possess a strong coaching background as a soccer coach with demonstrated success as an energetic recruiter and positive role model for student athletes. The individual will be responsible for the total operation of the women's soccer program under the direction of the athletic director. Soccer duties include recruiting, game preparation, practice organization, scheduling, fund-raising, budget preparation and management, student-athlete mentoring, development of a service learning/engagement project for student-athletes, evaluation and coordination of graduate assistant or assistant coaches, and other duties normally associated with being the head coach. Additional expectations of this position include knowledge of and commitment to all NCAA, HCAC, and institutional rules and regulations, game administration duties, and some departmental and campus committee work/involvement.

This position requires a bachelor's degree (masters preferred) and a valid driver's license. Preferred candidates will have previous collegiate soccer coaching, playing and recruiting experience. This is a full-time, 10-month position (August 1-May 31) but with an immediate start date for this first year. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should send cover letter, complete resume and a list of four references with contact numbers to: Defiance College, 701 N. Clinton, Defiance, OH 43512 at email mtrubey@defiance.edu.

 

HEAD MEN'S LACROSSE COACH
Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, located in Northwest Ohio, seeks qualified applicants for a Head Men's Lacrosse Coach.

Responsibilities include recruiting, managing the team, budget management, scheduling, fund raising, equipment control, game/practice management, development of a service learning/engagement project for team, mentoring assistant coach and other duties normally associated with being the head coach of an intercollegiate program. Additional expectations of this position include game administration duties, some departmental and campus committee work/involvement, and other duties as assigned. Candidates must demonstrate significant knowledge of lacrosse, proven success in coaching lacrosse, the ability to recruit, develop and motivate Division III student-athletes, a strong commitment to the academic success of student-athletes, knowledge of and commitment to all NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations, good communication skills, and strong leadership.

This position requires a bachelor's degree (masters preferred), a valid driver's license, and previous collegiate men's lacrosse coaching and recruiting experience. This is a full-time, 10-month position (August 1-May 31) but with an immediate start date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Send cover letter, complete resume and four references with contact numbers electronically to Defiance College, 701 N. Clinton, Defiance, OH 43512, at email mtrubey@defiance.edu or via fax at 419-783-2369.

 

 

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT – Men's Lacrosse
Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution, seeks qualified applicants for a graduate assistant for the men's lacrosse program. The team will begin its second season of intercollegiate competition in 2013-2014. This is an opportunity to make a major contribution in establishing a start-up program while earning a graduate degree. Responsibilities for this lacrosse-only position includes assisting the head coach in all phases of college coaching, recruiting, practice planning and implementation, player development and evaluation, scouting/film analysis, team strategy, fund-raising, and day-to-day program administration. Some off-season game management will also be included. Other responsibilities will include assisting the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach with specific duties in administering an NCAA Division III men's lacrosse program, such as monitoring practices, study hours, etc.

This is a 2-1/2 year assistantship with a start date of January 2, 2014. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and have previous collegiate playing or coaching experience. Priority will be given to candidates with prior coaching experience, especially on offense. Compensation includes stipend, College-provided housing, and a meal plan on campus when meals are served to students during the academic year. The successful candidate must be accepted into the Defiance College graduate program in education or business and will be awarded a graduate school tuition scholarship covering a maximum of 36 credit hours.

Send letter of application for employment, complete resume, and the names and contact information of four professional references to: Defiance College Athletic Department, 701 N. Clinton, Defiance, OH 43512, email: mtrubey@defiance.edu, fax: 419-783-2369. Interested applicants must also apply for Admission to the Graduate School by submitting a completed application, official transcripts from all previous college work, two letters of recommendation, and a goal statement. To complete the admission application online, visit Graduate Programs page. For more information on the graduate programs, contact Michelle Call at 419-783-2351. Review of applications will begin immediately.

 

GRADUATE ASSISTANT – Wrestling
Defiance College, a residential liberal arts college located in Northwest Ohio, seeks an individual to serve as Graduate Assistant for a start-up club wrestling program. Defiance College is interested in launching a club program as a member of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA). NCWA offers weight divisions and wrestling rules consistent with the NCAA; but the NCWA also has weight divisions for women wrestlers. There may be the potential over time for the sport to transition into a fully competitive NCAA program. Responsibilities include recruiting, match/practice planning and preparation, and individual athlete development and evaluation.

This is a 2-1/2 year assistantship with a start date of January 2, 2014 (expected graduation in May 2016). Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have previous collegiate wrestling or coaching experience. Compensation includes stipend, college-provided housing (year-round), and a meal plan on campus when meals are served to students during the academic year. The successful candidate must be accepted into the Defiance College graduate program in business or education and will be awarded a graduate school 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.

Send letter of application for employment, complete resume, and the names and contact information of four professional references to: Defiance College – Human Resources, 701 N. Clinton, Defiance, OH 43512, email: geichenberg@defiance.edu.

Interested applicants must also apply for Admission to the Graduate School by submitting a completed application, official transcripts from all previous college work, two letters of recommendation, and a goal statement. To complete the admission application online, visit Graduate Programs page. For more information on the graduate programs, contact Michelle Call at 419-783-2351. Review of applications will begin immediately.

 

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT – Registrar’s Office 
Defiance College is seeking a Graduate Assistant in the Registrar’s Office. Reporting to the Registrar, the individual will provide support for NCAA division III athletic compliance and participation certification. Responsibilities for this position will include: preparation of primary eligibility rosters; monitoring and distributing transfer tracer certification requests and permission to contact letters with the athletic department; creating and monitoring the drop/add process and rosters for use by coaches; completing academic documents for use by coaches, including the distribution of midterm and final grade reports; preparing and documenting rules education presentations; and assisting with other Registrar functions as assigned.

This is a 2-1/2 year assistantship with a start date of January 2, 2014 (expected graduation in May 2016). Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have an interest in athletics and NCAA compliance. Compensation includes stipend, year-round College-provided housing, and a meal plan on campus when meals are served to students during the academic year. The successful candidate must be accepted into the Defiance College graduate program in education or business and will be awarded a 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.

Send letter of application for employment, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of four references via e-mail to the Director of Human Resources at: geichenberg@defiance.edu. Review of employment applications will begin immediately. Interested applicants must also apply for admission to Defiance College’s Graduate School by submitting a completed application, official transcripts from all previous college work, two letters of recommendation, and a goal statement. Visit Graduate Programs page to complete the admission application online. For more information on the graduate programs, contact Michelle Call at 419-783-2351.