DC Employment

Defiance College, chartered in 1850, has been 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 with Distinction, was named as one of 81 colleges and universities in the Princeton Review’s Colleges With a Conscience publication, and recently received Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation.  Defiance College is listed among the top tier of baccalaureate colleges in the Midwest in the 2008 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges.  Our Vision creates an educational experience of engagement encompassing civic, cultural, and academic 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 POSITIONS

Defiance College offers a small college environment with a high degree of student/faculty interaction and flexibility in developing pedagogical and research interests.  We invite applications and nominations for the following full-time faculty positions to commence Fall 2009.  In addition to the specific responsibilities listed for each respective position, responsibilities will also include using up-to-date teaching strategies that focus on student engagement, service learning, and self reflection; and involvement in committee and community service.  College teaching experience is essential.  Appointments are anticipated at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.

There are no open faculty positions at this time.

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

Director of Music Programs
The Director of Music Programs will be responsible for developing, leading, and delivering a variety of music performance experiences for students at the College.  Through leadership and direction of various music ensembles, the Director will facilitate a campus atmosphere that promotes the learning and growth of individual students as they develop and express their musical talents.  Responsibilities will include:  support of musical theater productions; promotion of music programming to prospective students; assisting the Admissions Office with recruiting efforts; and delivery of private voice lessons to students. Additional responsibilities may include individual and/or ensemble performances; assisting in the presentation of music at campus events such as graduation, convocation, etc.; and assisting in cultivating donor support for fine arts at the College.  The individual must be willing to adjust to a flexible work schedule, which will include some evenings and some weekends.  This is a full-time 10-month position from August 1 to May 31.

Master’s degree in some music field and a Bachelor’s degree in music education, music performance, conducting, or some related field is required.  This individual must be capable of leading, rehearsing, and conducting individuals and musical ensembles for public performances of music; have enough experience and background in vocal music performance in order to provide appropriate voice lessons for college students of varying abilities; and have sufficient piano and keyboard skills to rehearse a choir or teach voice lessons, although an accompanist will be available for performances and some rehearsals.  Pep Band advising will require some familiarity with traditional wind, brass, and percussion instruments to support the development and performance of these students.

Interested candidates should send letter of application, resume, and the name and telephone numbers of four professional references to the Director of Human Resources at Defiance College via e-mail at:  mburkholder@defiance.edu. 

Director of Service Leadership Programs
An immediate opening exists for a Director of Service Leadership Programs in the College’s McMaster School for Advancing Humanity.  The School serves as a catalyst for innovative, interdisciplinary, community-based work by creating and supporting opportunities for teams of faculty, students, and staff to use their academic and professional skills to address community needs.  The Director will be responsible for promoting community involvement and engagement across campus and will have primary responsibility for developing, maintaining, and overseeing the Bonner Leader and Citizen Leader Programs.  The Director will work with Admissions for the recruitment of eligible students into these programs, work with the students in these cohort programs throughout their time at Defiance College, and represent the programs on campus, within the larger Defiance community, and at regional and national events.  Responsibilities will also include supervising an Americorps VISTA Representative and administering VISTA program requirements; promoting local and national service opportunities; organizing and leading student learning communities and traveling with students both domestically and internationally; and working with faculty to develop service-learning opportunities.

If you possess a passion for linking higher education to community needs and working with undergraduate students to promote scholarship and service as well as have an understanding and appreciation of diversity, we would encourage you to consider this opportunity.  Candidates must possess bachelor’s degree and have relevant higher education experience; masters strongly preferred.  To apply, send letter of application and resume including four professional references to:  Director of Human Resources, Defiance College, 701 N. Clinton, Defiance, OH  43512 or e-mail mburkholder@defiance.edu.  To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit materials prior to July 8, 2009.