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
Status:  Interviews underway (candidates being interviewed have been notified)
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.
Preschool/Afterschool Director

Southwestern College Winfield, KS seeks an individual for the position of Preschool/Afterschool Director. The director will be actively responsible for the day-to-day operations of the preschool and afterschool program as well as recruiting and maintaining census for the facility and its programs.

Primary Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Shapes the program; leads; coordinates; makes decisions; develops and maintains quality early childhood and afterschool programs
  • Coordinates program development and internships with the Director of Early Childhood Education
  • Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation expectations
  • Knowledge of children’s physical, emotion, and developmental patterns
  • Demonstrated professional skills in the areas of curriculum planning; in-service training; program goal setting; and establishing procedures for evaluating the progress of individual children
  • Highly demonstrated personal integrity
  • Successful experience in supervising support staff
  • Knowledge of and abilities to comply with federal, state, and local regulations as well as knowledge of funding sources and ability to secure funding
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for individual and group interactions
  • Accurate and timely recordkeeping
  • Maintain licensures and accreditations
  • Demonstrated ability to administer programs and budgetary processes
  • Use technologies for instruction, assessment, and institutional responsibilities

A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in early childhood education (master’s degree preferred). The successful candidate should also have 2-3 years proven leadership experience in a licensed daycare facility and the ability to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, submit a letter of application addressing the requirements of the position, resume, and complete contact information for three professional references to: Director of Human Resources, 100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156 or HumanResources@sckans.edu. Review of applications will begin March 22, 2010, and the position will remain open until filled. Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.

Assistant Director for Leadership Southwestern

Responsibilities:
Administration of the Leadership Southwestern service-learning team, coordination of the service-learning programs at Southwestern College, and close work with students, faculty and staff relative to student leadership development. Market and recruit students for the leadership team, leadership studies minor, and Masters of Science in Leadership Studies graduate program. Present leadership workshops and coaching sessions that address servant leadership formation. Support academic instruction on relevant subject matter in collaboration with faculty and academic departments to support the general curriculum and college vision.

Special qualifications:
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a theoretical foundation in the principles and practices of leadership. Candidates must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the willingness to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations and as a team.

Experience:
Candidates must possess leadership development program planning, event planning, travel planning and development skills with a minimum of one to three years of relevant experience in a setting committed to positive youth development. Previous experience with fiscal management and a proficiency in the utilization of technology is strongly preferred.

Education:
Master's degree in leadership studies, higher education administration, service learning, or related field required.

Core competencies:
Leadership Development, Planning, Student Learning, Communication

Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Director of Human Resources 100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156 or HumanResources@sckans.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Duties for the position include assisting head coach in all aspects of the program (practices, recruiting, conditioning, etc.). Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred. Goalkeeping experience encouraged not required. Good character & communication skills, self-motivated, and leadership skills are essential. Bachelor’s degree required. Position compensated with graduate studies, housing, coaching & meal stipend.

Applicant review begins immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Submit cover letter and resume to: Southwestern Soccer, Southwestern College, 100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156-2499, or email joe.wood@sckans.edu. Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Duties for the position include assisting head coach in all aspects of the program (practices, recruiting, conditioning, etc.). Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred. Goalkeeping experience encouraged not required. Good character & communication skills, self-motivated, and leadership skills are essential. Bachelor’s degree required. Position compensated with graduate studies, housing, coaching & meal stipend.

Applicant review begins immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Submit cover letter and resume to: Southwestern Soccer, Southwestern College, 100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156-2499, or email ruben.sanchez@sckans.edu.  Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.

Academic Success Coach
  • (Position has been filled.)