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 HOSPITALITY ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS Date Posted 11/19/09 Job Category None specified Job Description Southwestern Michigan College is seeking part-time Hospitality Adjunct Instructors. The responsibilities of this position includes, teaching courses in hospitality both in-classroom and online, some curriculum development, and program promotion. Minimum experience and requirements include: a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related studies and prior experience in professional hospitality positions or an equivalent combination of hospitality and college level teaching experience. Additional professional or technical certifications are preferred. 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 CORPORATE LIAISON Date Posted 11/12/09 Job Category None specified Job Description Southwestern Michigan College is seeking a part-time approximately 30 hours per week Corporate Liaison. The Corporate Liaison will coordinate the planning and delivery of employee training programs and workforce development through the Workforce Education and Business Solutions (WEBS) division for area businesses, industries, manufacturing facilities and service organizations. Bachelor’s degree in business and prior experience working in instructional design and evaluation of training programs preferred. The ideal candidate will also possess strong problem solving skills with the proven ability to effectively develop business relationships. Must be available to work non-standard business hours and provide own transportation. 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 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 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