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, 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

Defiance College invites applications and nominations for the following full-time faculty positions to commence Fall 2010.  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.  Appointments are anticipated at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.  To apply for any of these faculty positions, send letter of application, cv, contact information of four professional references, and statement of teaching philosophy to:

Academic Dean
Defiance College
701 N. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH 43512
or e-mail:  rschafer@defiance.edu

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Digital Forensic Science
Defiance College seeks an enthusiastic faculty member to develop, refine, and teach courses in the rapidly-growing undergraduate Digital Forensic Science (DFS) major. Responsibilities will include instruction in courses on computer fundamentals (hardware, software, networking, and operating systems), computer and small-scale digital device forensics, information security, network forensics, network intrusion detection, and the legal, ethical, and professional issues associated with the digital forensics field.  Other responsibilities may include providing periodic training to local law enforcement agencies, developing select on-line/hybrid delivery courses, and participating in the development of a DFS graduate program.

Candidates must have a graduate degree, a strong affinity for student mentorship and community service, and be able to guide students through successful engagement learning opportunities in a robust hands-on curriculum.  The ideal candidate would have an earned doctorate in computer, digital or cyber forensics; computer security; or a related field.   Significant digital forensics work experience, teaching experience, and industry certifications (e.g., CFCE, CCE, EnCE, ACE, GCFA, DFCP, CEH, SSCP, CISSP) will improve the candidate’s competitiveness.  

Marketing
This tenure track position supports the Business Administration undergraduate program and the MBA program. Responsibilities will include instruction in undergraduate business requirements of Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior Courses, and a variety of marketing concentration area electives including Advertising, Retail Management, Marketing Management, and Professional Selling. The individual may also teach Organizational Marketing in the MBA program. Previous experience in higher education is preferred. Ph.D. is desired (ABD considered).

Special Education/Autism Studies
Teaching duties for this position are primarily in the Master of Arts in Education program and will include teaching courses leading to mild to moderate intervention specialist license with an emphasis in autism.  Responsibilities will also include field supervision and academic advising.  Candidates must have collegiate-level teaching experience and an active interest in furthering and enhancing a strong program. Previous experience teaching in a K-12 environment is preferred. Doctorate or advanced ABD desired.  Master’s may be considered with extensive relevant experience and intention to pursue doctorate.

This tenure track position supports the innovative Hench Autism Studies Program.  This Program consists of curricular and co-curricular elements including a public school classroom on site for adolescents with autism, community education, and family support programming.  A series of undergraduate courses support the program and involve students from all academic majors as peer mentors to the students in the public school classroom.  The Hench Autism Studies Program approaches its work with individuals with autism as an opportunity for understanding diversity.  For more information see http://www.defiance.edu/hasp.

Teacher Education
Responsibilities for this tenure track position include teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate teacher education programs. The successful candidate will also be responsible for field supervision and academic advising. Candidates must have a history of teaching excellence and an active interest in furthering and enhancing a strong program. Previous experience teaching in a K-12 environment is desired.  Particular need for the following areas: special education; reading or other content area expertise.  Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in education or related field (advanced ABD considered).

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

Graduate Assistant Hall Director
Defiance College is seeking two individuals to serve as Graduate Assistant Hall Directors with the Office of Residence Life.  The Hall Directors are responsible for creating and maintaining a positive, student-centered community within the residential community they supervise which fosters respect, dignity, and collegiality among residential students.  The Hall Director is responsible for managing the daily activities within their designated area, including: directly supervising the resident assistant staff, initiating residential programs, managing room change requests, and rotating as the residential professional on call throughout the academic year.

Previous residence life experience or crisis management experience is preferred. A positive attitude and strong interpersonal, supervision, and organizational skills are a must.  This is a two-year assistantship with an anticipated start date of August 1st and includes an annual stipend, graduate school tuition, room allowance, and a meal plan on campus when available during the academic year.  Graduate Assistants can expect to work a minimum of 15 hours per week on this assistantship. The candidate must be accepted into the Defiance College graduate program in education or business.  

Send letter of application for employment, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to:  Director of Human Resources, Defiance College, 701 N. Clinton, Defiance, OH  43512; or e‑mail mburkholder@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 http://www.defiance.edu/pages/cap_graduate_programs.html. For more information on the graduate programs, contact Michelle Call at 419-783-2351.

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Defiance College, an NCAA Division III institution affiliated with the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and sponsor of 18 intercollegiate athletic teams, seeks a Graduate Assistant to serve as an Athletic Trainer.  This is a joint endeavor with Defiance Clinic Pro Rehab that will allow the individual an opportunity to acquire a broad range of experiences.  At the College, the graduate assistant will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with coverage of athletic teams and assist with administrative duties related to the Sports Medicine Program and Athletic Training Education Program. Specific assignments will include supervision of student athletic trainers on the field, in the training room, and at local high school events.  The individual will also work within the Defiance Clinic assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with high school coverage, bump clinic coverage and other administrative tasks.  Other responsibilities at the Defiance Clinic include assisting the Director of Physical Therapy in providing patient care in the clinic setting, and promoting the Defiance Clinic Sports Medicine program through marketing / public relations events.

The individual must have a bachelor’s degree, be BOC certified (or eligible) and licensed (or eligible) by the State of Ohio Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Athletic Trainer Board. Additionally, the applicant must have previous athletic training experience with a variety of sports and be accepted into the graduate program in Education at Defiance College.  This is a two-year assistantship with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2010 and includes an annual stipend, graduate school tuition, room within campus owned housing and board when meals are served to students during the academic year.

Review of employment applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application for employment, resume, and the names and contact numbers of four professional references to:

Kevin Tong, Head Athletic Trainer
Defiance College Athletic Department
701 N. Clinton Street
Defiance, OH  43512
e-mail:  ktong@defiance.edu

Graduate Assistantship Coaching Opportunities
Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution located in Northwest Ohio, seeks qualified applicants for the following Graduate Assistant positions.  Candidates interested in applying should send a letter of application for employment identifying the position of interest, 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 http://www.defiance.edu/pages/cap_graduate_programs.html.  For more information on the graduate programs, contact Michelle Call at 419-783-2351.  Review of applications will begin immediately. 

- Football
Responsibilities will include coaching on the offense, all aspects of recruiting, assist with film breakdown, game and practice preparation which includes video cut-ups, serve as an assistant for equipment, and assist head coach in other duties as requested, and other administrative duties as assigned.  This is a two-year assistantship that requires a bachelor’s degree, admission to the graduate program in Education at Defiance College, and collegiate playing/coaching experience.  Start date is August 1, 2010.  Compensation includes an annual stipend, graduate school tuition, room within campus-owned housing, and meals when served to students during the academic year. 

- Soccer
The individual will work with both the men's and women's soccer teams with primary focus on the men's team.  Responsibilities include serving as the primary assistant to the head coach, recruiting, game/meet preparation, practice organization, fund raising, scheduling, assisting head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation, and other administrative duties as assigned.  This two-year assistantship requires a bachelor’s degree, admission to the graduate program in Education or Business at Defiance College, and collegiate playing or coaching experience. Start date is August 9, 2010.  Compensation includes annual stipend, graduate school tuition, room within campus-owned housing, and meals when served to students during the academic year.

- Track & Field and Cross Country
Responsibilities include serving as the primary assistant to the head track & field and cross country coach, recruiting, meet preparation, practice planning & organization, scheduling and assisting head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation, and other administrative duties as assigned.  This is a two-year assistantship that requires a bachelor’s degree, admission to the graduate program in Education or Business at Defiance College, and experience as a collegiate cross country and/or track & field student-athlete.  Start date is August 9, 2010.  Compensation includes an annual stipend, graduate school tuition, room within campus-owned housing, and meals when served to students during the academic year. 

- Baseball
Responsibilities include coaching the pitching staff; recruiting; field maintenance; assisting head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring, practice organization, fund raising, scheduling and budget; and other administrative duties as assigned.  This is a two-year assistantship that requires a bachelor’s degree, admission to the graduate program in Education at Defiance College, and collegiate playing experience. Start date is August 9, 2010.  Compensation includes annual stipend, graduate school tuition, room within campus-owned housing, and meals when served to students during the academic year.

- Athletic Administration
Responsibilities include student development, advising the student-athlete advisory committee, running the Champs/Life Skills program, game management, travel arrangements, and other administrative duties as assigned.  This two-year assistantship requires a bachelor’s degree and admission to the graduate program in Education or Business at Defiance College. Start date is August 1, 2010.  Compensation includes annual stipend, graduate school tuition, room within campus-owned housing, and meals when served to students during the academic year.