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

There are no faculty positions open at this time.



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 for a start-up swim program. 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 and institutional rules and regulations, good communication skills, and strong leadership. This position also supervises a part-time Men’s and Women’s Diving Coach.  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.   Review of applications for this 10-month, part-time position will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.   Send cover letter, complete resume, and the contact information of four references electronically to mburkholder@defiance.edu or via fax at 419-784-4101.

Men's & Women's Diving 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 Men’s and Women’s Diving Coach for a start-up diving program. This is a part-time, 10-month appointment which reports to the Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for fulfilling all duties associated with coaching a successful diving program including but not limited to: the recruitment of student-athletes; organization of training and practices; budgeting; assisting with team travel; monitoring of the student-athletes’ academic progress; and other duties as assigned. Candidates must have significant knowledge of diving, proven success in coaching diving at the collegiate or high school level, and demonstrate understanding, compliance and commitment to all NCAA, HCAC and institutional rules.  A Baccalaureate degree and valid driver’s license are required.  Review of applications for this 10-month, part-time position will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.   Send cover letter, complete resume, and the contact information of four references electronically to mburkholder@defiance.edu or via fax at 419-784-4101.  Defiance College is committed to diversity and applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus are especially encouraged to apply.

Employer Relations Coordinator
Defiance College seeks an individual to serve in a part-time capacity as Employer Relations Coordinator.  The individual will be responsible for establishing relationships with employers and organizations to grow the number of internship, part-time and full-time employment opportunities for the college’s students as well as grow the number of on-campus interviews and information sessions conducted at the college.  Duties include developing and marketing new job opportunities, compiling and reporting data on employer relation activities, tracking job market demand and trends, and participating in career development programs.  Click here for full job description. The individual must hold a bachelor’s degree and have three years of relevant work experience.  Preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree in relevant field or who have had experience in a corporate/industry or higher education career services environment.  Must be proficient in Microsoft software, hold a valid driver’s license, and be able to work some weekends and evenings. Send letter of application, resume, and the contact information of four professional references electronically to mburkholder@defiance.edu.

Wrestling Coach
Defiance College is seeking applicants for an anticipated position of part-time head men’s wrestling coach for the Defiance College wrestling club.  Contingent upon pledged and donated funding, Defiance College students will offer a club wrestling program and will compete in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) in the 2010-2011 academic year.  Duties include but are not limited to the following:  recruitment of college students interested in wrestling, player development, scheduling, budgets, practice preparation, and fundraising.  Prior experience coaching and training wrestlers required.  A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

To apply, send letter of application, resume, and the contact information of four professional references electronically to: mburkholder@defiance.edu.