Southwestern College is accepting applications for the following position(s) until filled:

Faculty Positions

Full Time Special Education Faculty Position

Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas seeks a faculty member to fill an assistant/associate professor, tenure-track special education position for fall 2010.

Minimum Qualifications
Successful experience in K-12 public schools (3 years preferred). An earned doctorate in Special Education or related field from a regionally accredited institution or university (ABD will be considered). Experience working with students with disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, mild cognitive disabilities emotional/behavioral disorders including students with autism); knowledgeable about differentiated teaching and learning strategies, instructional accommodations and modifications for diverse learners.

Responsibilities
Collaborative work with teacher education faculty, graduate and possible undergraduate teaching, supervision of practica. All faculty members teach the equivalent of 12 hours per semester (3-4 courses) and maintain active scholarly work in their field. Faculty members also have advising and committee service responsibilities.

An applicant should forward:

  1. A letter of application describing her/his teaching experiences, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and scholarly/artistic interests and achievements
  2. A current curriculum vita
  3. Three letters of reference
  4. Copy of a teaching license that includes special education
  5. One piece of scholarly or program development work

Applications should be sent to: Director of Human Resources, Southwestern College 100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156.

Review of applications begins January 31, 2010, and continues until the position is filled. Southwestern College is an AA/EEO employer.

Mathematics Instructor Position

Southwestern College invites applications for a one semester part-time Instructor in Mathematics. Teaching responsibility will consist of Intermediate Algebra and/or College Algebra. Graduate degree preferred. Position begins in August.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send a current vita, graduate transcripts and three letters of reference to Dr. Patrick Ross, Division of Natural Sciences, Southwestern College, 100 College Street, Winfield, KS 67156. E-mail: Patrick.Ross@sckans.edu. Phone: (620) 229-6273. An EEO/AA employer.

Administrator and Staff Positions

Associate Vice President
Southwestern College Professional Studies - Wichita, KS

Southwestern College Professional Studies, committed to quality online and onground education for adult and military learners, is seeking a proven leader to fill the newly created position of Associate Vice President (AVP) at its branch campus in Wichita, KS. Under the direction of the Vice President the AVP is responsible for the management and leadership of all day-to-day aspects of Professional Studies. The AVP will take an active role in assisting the administrative team in the attainment of all institutional goals.

Professional Studies prides itself on having an entrepreneurial spirit, embracing change and initiating creative solutions to meet the needs of learners, employers and other stakeholders. The college seeks an AVP who will bring experience, vision and energy to the position.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving tangible results as well as a master’s or doctoral degree. A situational leader with management experience and excellent communication skills is required. For more information about Southwestern College Professional Studies, visit our website at www.southwesterncollege.org.

To be considered for the position, submit a letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of five professional references to: Director of Human Resources at HumanResources@sckans.edu – only electronic submissions will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Southwestern College is a private, not-for-profit, regionally-accredited college established in 1885. AA/EOE

Periodic updates concerning the status of the search will be posted on this website.

Position Description
Under the direction of the Vice President the Associate Vice President is responsible for the management and leadership of all day-to-day aspects of Professional Studies. The AVP will take an active role in assisting the administrative team in the attainment of all institutional goals.

Professional Studies prides itself on having an entrepreneurial spirit, embracing change and initiating creative solutions to meet the needs of learners, employers and other stakeholders. The college seeks an AVP who will bring experience, vision and energy to the position.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the day-to-day “go-to” leader for Professional Studies from the Wichita East branch campus.
  • Demonstrate personal and professional commitment to PS learners, affiliate faculty, staff and administrators through persistent effort, active planning, exemplary communication strategies and effective allocation of resources.
  • Work with affiliate faculty, staff and administrators to seek new and innovative ways to meet learners’ educational needs.
  • Take an active role in the hiring, training, motivation, development and engagement of staff and administrators including planning/deployment for staff meetings and summits.
  • Supervise and hold accountable all full-time and part-time Professional Studies personnel in collaboration with the VP and directors.
  • Oversee all marketing, recruitment and admissions functions in collaboration with key PS directors.
  • Proactively cultivate and enhance partnerships (e.g., community college, employers - business and industry, healthcare, military, school districts) through one-on-one meetings, advisory councils, public relations opportunities and the use of technology.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations for both onground and online operations with regards to learner accounts, VA and TA processing, and financial aid in collaboration with the Director of Learner Services.
  • Work actively to enhance learner engagement, retention and community building activities (e.g., utilizing existing and new technologies or other resources where appropriate) in collaboration with the Director of Academic Success Coaching.
  • Facilitate all enrollment management functions every six weeks for each enrollment period.
  • Identify ways to maximize the capabilities of the college’s administrative computing system for increased operational efficiencies.
  • Work in collaboration with the VP on annual budget development and monitor sub-budget areas regularly to realize a financially sustainable approach.
  • Provide overall operational oversight and efficiency gains by understanding ‘industry’ best practices, data-driven decision making and operational metrics.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Collaboration:

  • Ensure college policies are being enforced by having a thorough knowledge of all academic and operational policies.
  • Serve on committees as appropriate.
  • Represent PS and SC at internal and external events and meetings when needed.
  • Provide a professional, collegial atmosphere when representing Professional Studies or Southwestern College to the general public, campus offices, faculty members, learners and other staff members.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
  • Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to providing educational opportunities to adult learners as delineated in the vision and mission of Professional Studies.
  • A highly developed entrepreneurial instinct with a flexibility of approach and strong motivation to achieve goals.
  • Proven track record with multi-faceted operations management and understanding/implementing ‘industry’ best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in solving complex problems, setting priorities, and implementing change to create an organizational environment that encourages efficiency, innovation and enthusiasm.
  • Accountable and holds everyone in the organization accountable for his/her respective areas of responsibilities.
  • Ability to engage in data-driven decision making and continually monitor various operational metrics.
  • Demonstrated expertise in management and fiscal planning.
  • Military background or experience working with service members.
  • Situational leader with effective communication skills
  • Interpersonal and professional skills necessary to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with a variety of on-campus and off-campus groups, organizations and individuals.
  • Knowledge of emerging research and issues impacting higher education and a demonstrated awareness and response to changing market conditions.
  • Excellent computer skills including the use of software within the Microsoft office suite. Willingness to be trained on the college’s administrative computing system.
  • Ability to work evening and possibly weekend hours as needed.
Academic Success Coach
Southwestern College Professional Studies – Fort Riley

Southwestern College Professional Studies, committed to quality education for military and adult learners, is seeking a motivated self-starter to serve as the Academic Success Coach at Fort Riley and the surrounding area.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Building relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., military, business, school districts) in Junction City, Fort Riley and surrounding area
  • Recruiting learners
  • Providing learner support and academic success coaching services

For more information about Professional Studies, visit www.southwesterncollege.org.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, military knowledge or experience, and an ability to work on the post. Work schedule will include some evening and weekend hours. Submit a letter of application, resume and three references with complete contact information to humanresources@sckans.edu.  Only electronic applications will be accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Periodic updates concerning the status of the search will be posted here. AA/EOE

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