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. Applications accepted for these positions are limited to admitted students who are currently enrolled in courses at Southwestern Michigan College.

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. Please mail your completed application packet to SMC at the address indicated above.

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.

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 INTERIM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Date Posted 10/30/09 Job Category None specified Job Description This position is for a full-time Interim Information Technology Instructor. The responsibilities of this position include, teaching courses in information technology both in-classroom and online. Minimum experience and requirements include: a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related studies and prior experience in professional technology positions or an equivalent combination of technology and college level teaching experience. Additional professional or technical certifications are preferred. Extensive knowledge of current technology trends and applications are required. The ideal candidate will also exhibit strong presentation and communication skills and be committed to student success. Minimum Education Bachelors Degree Required 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 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

Job Title PART-TIME LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COORDINATOR Date Posted 10/09/09 Job Category None specified Job Description The part-time Learning Management System Coordinator position is approximately 35 hours per week.This position is responsible for the administration of all learning activities contained within the Learning Management System (LMS) and will provide pedagogical and technological support to faculty to enhance instruction, through workshops, individual consultations and online training. This position also provides leadership for the learning management system at Southwestern Michigan College, which presently uses Moodle and Banner operating systems. 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 Business Purpose Community College Web Site URL http://www.swmich.edu Additional Comments Minimum experience includes an associate degree in computer science or related studies and prior experience with creating classes in higher education in a learning management environment. The ideal candidate will also exhibit strong oral and written communication skills, especially presentation and project management skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty and staff.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

Job Title PART-TIME FACULTY OBSTETRICS Date Posted 10/06/09 Job Category None specified Job Description Southwestern Michigan College is seeking qualified candidates to supervise nursing students completing their clinical rotations. The Obstetrics Clinical Instructor is responsible for providing instruction, supervising and evaluating student's performance in various clinical settings. Candidates must have a BSN or be currently enrolled in a BSN program, be currently licensed in MI as an RN, and have previous experience in a clinical setting. Job Type Part-Time Minimum Education Bachelors Degree Preferred 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 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

Job Title PART-TIME FACULTY HEALTH INFORMATION PROGRAM Date Posted 10/06/09 Job Category None specified Job Description Southwestern Michigan College has an opening for a part-time faculty member for the Health Information Program. Requirements include an associate degree, in a health related discipline or education, credentialed as a RHIT or RHIA and prior teaching experience. Job Type Part-Time Minimum Education Associates Degree Required 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 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