Employment Opportunities

Southwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for students, faculty, and staff. The College complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. SMC IS AN EOE, TITLE IX, SECTION 504 EMPLOYER.

Students

Southwestern Michigan College's office of work based learning provides information on available jobs for students who seek part-time or summer jobs, or full-time employment after graduation. Students should look for the Career Services Employment Opportunities channel in SMC Wired for details on current job openings.

Prospective Employees

In order to be considered for employment at Southwestern Michigan College, you must submit the following items to Employment at SMC, 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac, Michigan.

• Letter of Interest
• Resumé
• Three (3) references (contact information only) for persons thoroughly familiar with your work including at least one supervisor under whom you have worked.
• Completed Application for Employment Form. Your signed application may be personally delivered to Southwestern Michigan College, mailed through the U.S. Mail or sent via fax to (269) 783-2115.

Advertisements for adjunct faculty will be displayed on this page and in area newspapers in July and October.

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Master's degree with teaching experience preferred. The qualified applicant will be a team player who is exceptionally committed to student learning, outcomes based instruction, active learning strategies and continuous quality improvement.

All applicants must exhibit a working knowledge of computer and technological skills commensurate with subject area. Applications will be accepted any time during this academic year. Interested applicants should following the instructions provided under Prospective Employees above to apply for a position. SMC is an EOE, Title IX, and Section 504 Employer.

In addition, there are also employment opportunties to teach Ferris State University courses on the Southwestern Michigan College campuses. Please refer to The University Center for Extended Learning area on the Ferris State University website for details.

Current employment openings at Southwestern Michigan College are listed below:

Job Title PART-TIME FACULTY Date Posted 06/04/09 Job Category None specified Job Description Southwestern Michigan College is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 2009 Spring and Fall Semesters. Applications will be accepted throughout the semester. Unless otherwise specified, these assignments may be at the Dowagiac or Niles campus, day or evening. Masters degree or higher in area of discipline preferred for: Business (Accounting), CADD, Communications, Developmental Studies (Math, Reading, Freshman Composition), English as a Second Language, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities (Composition & Psychology), Math (Intermediate Algebra), Nursing (valid Michigan RN license required for most courses), Allied Health Education, Science (Anatomy, Biological Science, Fundamentals of Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Physiology, Human Biology, Microbiology), Social Sciences, Statistics, Technology (Technical Math, Technical Physics, Machine Tool, Electronics), Bachelor’s degree and prior work experience or certifications preferred for the following positions: Automotive, Construction Trades (Michigan contractor’s license along with experience in construction management and training preferred), Welding. Job Type Part-Time Additional Requirements None Specified Contact Information Employment at SMC Southwestern Michigan College 58900 Cherry Grove Road Dowagiac, MI   49047 Phone: 269/782-1000 Fax: 269/783-2115 Email:   employment@swmich.edu Business Purpose Community College Web Site URL http://www.swmich.edu Additional Comments All applicants must evidence a working knowledge of computer and technological skills commensurate with subject area. Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail are required. Interested applicants should mail a cover letter specifying the job in which they are applying, resume, and a completed SMC application to: Human Resources, Southwestern Michigan College, 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047. To download the SMC application or view other job openings, visit our website at: http://www.swmich.edu

Job Title PART-TIME MUSEUM EDUCATOR Date Posted 06/04/09 Job Category None specified Job Description Southwestern Michigan College has an opening for a part-time, approximately 29 hours per week, Museum Educator. The Museum Educator is responsible for the design and implementation of educational programs for visitors and school groups. Other responsibilities include: historical research, training volunteers and providing assistance to the Director of the Museum. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a museum or educational setting. A Bachelor’s degree, organizational skills, effective interpersonal, computer literacy, oral and written communications skills are required. Job Type Part-Time Additional Requirements None Specified Contact Information Employment at SMC Southwestern Michigan College 58900 Cherry Grove Road Dowagiac, MI   49047 Phone: 269/782-1000 Fax: 269/783-2115 Email:   employment@swmich.edu Business Purpose Community College Web Site URL http://www.swmich.edu Additional Comments The review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should mail a cover letter stating desired position, resume and a completed SMC application to: Human Resources, Southwestern Michigan College, 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047. To download the SMC application, visit our website at http://www.swmich.edu