DC Employment

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 POSITIONS


ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
 Defiance College invites applications and nominations for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor of Special Education interested in helping to enrich and further develop the current program. In addition, the candidate will assist in the development of a new K-12 mild-to-moderate intervention specialist undergraduate major, implementation of a four-year clinical model, and involvement in expanding the Hench Autism Studies Program.

Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load that focuses on courses in special education; field supervision; academic advising; curriculum development; committee work; and service to the college.

The successful candidate must be ABD or have a completed doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) inSpecial Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with at least three years of teaching experience with children with mild-to-moderate disabilities and scholarly work in Autism studies.  

Position start date is anticipated for Fall 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, send a letter of application that addresses the requirements and preferences of the position, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, 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 e-mail:  vcolbart@defiance.edu

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Defiance College invites applications and nominations for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor of Early Childhood Education interested in helping to enrich and further develop the current early childhood program (age 3-grade 3). In addition, the candidate will assist in the development of a new early intervention major and implementation of a four-year clinical model.

Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load that focuses on courses in the early childhood major but also includes core education courses; field supervision; academic advising; curriculum development; committee work; and service to the college.   The successful candidate must be ABD or have a completed doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education or a related field). Preference will be given to candidates with at least three years of teaching experience with children age 3-grade 3.

To apply, send a letter of application that addresses the requirements and preferences of the position, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, 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 e-mail:  vcolbart@defiance.edu

Additional information about Defiance College is available at www.defiance.edu. Position start date is anticipated for Fall 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.





ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
Defiance College invites applications and nominations for a qualified candidate to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Developmental Biology or Anatomy and Physiology.  The appointment will commence Fall 2012 and is anticipated to be at the Assistant Professor level. 

Teaching responsibilities include courses in general biology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, vertebrate physiology, human anatomy and physiology, as well as in the applicant’s area of expertise.  It is highly desirable that candidates have experience in molecular techniques and/or forensic science. 

The successful candidate must be ABD or have a completed doctorate; a committed educator who is enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment; familiar with new technology and willing to incorporate technology into the classroom and laboratory; and open to teaching strategies that enhance student success. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in higher education.

To apply, send letter of application that addresses the requirements and preferences of the position, statement of teaching philosophy, cv, and contact information of four professional references to:

Provost
Defiance College
701 N. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH 43512
or e-mail:   vcolbart@defiance.edu

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING

Defiance College invites applications and nominations for a full-time tenure-track assistant 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 business curriculum; academic advising; curriculum development; committee work; and service to the college. Courses are offered in day, evening and weekend time frames and summer teaching can be available.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. (or ABD) in Accounting or have a completed doctorate in a related field (or ABD) with a CPA.  Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in higher education and a record of successful accounting work experience.

To apply, 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:

Provost
Defiance College
701 N. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH 43512
or e-mail:  mburkholder@defiance.edu

Position start date is anticipated for Fall 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

HEAD MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING COACH
Defiance College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference located in Northwest Ohio, invites applications for the position of Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach. Our swimming and diving team is an affiliate member with the Ohio Athletic Conference.  Responsibilities will include all duties normally associated with being the head coach of an intercollegiate swim program including, but not limited to, coaching, recruiting, budget management, organization of training, practices and competitions, and other duties as assigned. Candidate must demonstrate significant knowledge of swimming, proven success in coaching swimming at the collegiate or high school level, 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, HCAC, OAC, and institutional rules and regulations, good communication skills, and strong leadership. This position also supervises a graduate assistant for Men’s and Women’s Diving.  A Baccalaureate degree and valid driver’s license are required.  Candidates will be required to have current certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard or be willing to receive training and certification.   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 the position is filled.  Send cover letter, complete resume, and the contact information of four references electronically to mtrubey@defiance.edu or via fax at 419-783-2369.  

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