Job Opportunities
Iowa Western is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Adjunct Chemistry Instructor-Spring Semester
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree required
2. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
3. Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teacher-learning process.
4. Capable of creating a classroom environment which is conducive to student learning.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Previous teaching experience.
2. An understanding of the community college philosophy and the community college student.
3. Experience with alternative learning delivery methods and systems.
4. Commitment to cultural diversity among students, faculty and in the curriculum.
5. Computer experience in common software and internet.
Job Duties:
Description:
The instructor will be responsible for course instruction in Chemistry and classroom management . All candidates interviewed will be required to provide a teaching demonstration.
Job Duties:
1. Functions as a team member with other instructors to promote, develop and deliver quality education programs that are in the best interest of the students and the college.
2. Organizes and teaches classes as assigned by the academic dean.
3. Conducts class meetings for the entire period scheduled and in a punctual manner.
4. Assists with the development and monitoring of the program.
5. Assists with the development and revision of program curricula, including competency assessment, grades and syllabi formation.
6. Assists with the recruitment and retention of students to the program.
7.Maintains up-to-date syllabi, using criteria established by the department, in all courses assigned.
8.Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, confidentiality.
9.Understands and adheres to the organizational structure of the College and the academic division.
10.Undertakes and proficiently complete additional duties assigned.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Adjunct Developmental Psychology Instructor-Clarinda Campus
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in the appropriate field or 18 earned credit hours toward the degree required.
2. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
3. Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teacher-learning process.
4. Capable of creating a classroom environment which is conducive to student learning.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Previous teaching experience.
2. An understanding of the community college philosophy and the community college student.
3. Experience with alternative learning delivery methods and systems.
4. Commitment to cultural diversity among students, faculty and in the curriculum.
5. Computer experience in common software and internet.
Job Duties:
1. Functions as a team member with other instructors to promote, develop and deliver quality education programs that are in the best interest of the students and the college.
2. Organizes and teaches classes as assigned by the academic dean.
3. Conducts class meetings for the entire period scheduled and in a punctual manner.
4. Assists with the development and monitoring of the program.
5. Assists with the development and revision of program curricula, including competency assessment, grades and syllabi formation.
6. Assists with the recruitment and retention of students to the program.
7.Maintains up-to-date syllabi, using criteria established by the department, in all courses assigned.
8.Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, confidentiality.
9.Understands and adheres to the organizational structure of the College and the academic division.
10.Undertakes and proficiently complete additional duties assigned.
Application materials, including an IWCC application, resume and copies of transcripts, will be accepted until position is filled.
Please send completed employment application and resume to:
Iowa Western Community College
923 East Washington Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
1-800-521-2073 or
712-542-5117
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Adjunct English Instructor-Spring
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree with 12 hours in English/writing education required.
2. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
3. Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teacher-learning process.
4. Capable of creating a classroom environment which is conducive to student learning.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Previous teaching experience.
2. An understanding of the community college philosophy and the community college student.
3. Experience with alternative learning delivery methods and systems.
4. Commitment to cultural diversity among students, faculty and in the curriculum.
5. Computer experience in common software and internet.
Job Duties:
The instructor will be responsible for course instruction in English and classroom management . All candidates interviewed will be required to provide a teaching demonstration.
Job Duties:
1. Functions as a team member with other instructors to promote, develop and deliver quality education programs that are in the best interest of the students and the college.
2. Organizes and teaches classes as assigned by the academic dean.
3. Conducts class meetings for the entire period scheduled and in a punctual manner.
4. Assists with the development and monitoring of the program.
5. Assists with the development and revision of program curricula, including competency assessment, grades and syllabi formation.
6. Assists with the recruitment and retention of students to the program.
7.Maintains up-to-date syllabi, using criteria established by the department, in all courses assigned.
8.Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, confidentiality.
9.Understands and adheres to the organizational structure of the College and the academic division.
10.Undertakes and proficiently complete additional duties assigned.
Application materials, including an IWCC application, resume and copies of transcripts, will be accepted until position is filled.
Morning and evening sections are available.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Adjunct Physical Science Instructor
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Geology or related field required; teaching experience preferred.
Job Duties:
Adjunct Physical Science Instructors needed to teach Physical Geology and Intro to Earth Science in fall, Oceanography in spring.
Salary
Range:
To be Determined.
Application
Deadline:
Open until Filled.
Adjunct Science Instructor – Spring 2010
Qualifications:
• Position requires instructor to have a graduate degree and 12 hours in biological sciences.
• Prefer teaching experience a the post-secondary level and work experience in biology-related activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Effective organization skills, particularly as they relate to the teaching-learning process.
• Capable of creating a classroom and lab environment which is conductive to student learning.
• Strong motivation to work/serve under-prepared students.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
Job Duties:
• Organize and teach classes and the lab of anatomy & physiology, human biology as assigned by the academic dean, meeting the contract minimum of on campus hours per week.
• Conduct class meetings for the entire period scheduled and in a punctual manner.
• Maintain up-to date syllabi, using criteria established by the Dean, in all courses as assigned.
• Complete course assessment in the prescribed time line to facilitate ongoing student outcomes.
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, contributing to a productive and growth oriented work environment.
• Schedule and conduct office hours weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
Position will teach sections for the spring semester. Please address all inquires to Brian Berthelsen, Biological Sciences Program Chair, 712-388-6871
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Cashier-Accounting
Qualifications:
Required Education: High school diploma or GED. Associates degree in accounting or business administration strongly preferred.
Required Experience: Prefer 1 year cashier, teller, accounting or business office experience. Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel, very helpful. Experience with integrated computer accounting system in a college or university environment a plus.
Job Duties:
General Position Description: Entry level position under supervision of Accounting Manager, General Ledger. Responsible for cashier functions for Iowa Western Community College.
Specific Duties:
1) Responsible for daily cashiering functions including:
a) Receipt of funds received by the college.
b) Reimbursement to staff members, reconciliation, and replenishment of petty cash.
c) Daily cash drawer reconciliation.
2) Responsible for monthly reconciliation functions including:
a) Prepare daily deposit record for bank reconciliation process.
b) Prepare journal entries for general ledger distribution of cash receipts.
c) Monthly reconciliation of cashier activity to general ledger.
d) Monthly reconciliation of credit card activity to general ledger.
3) Assist with collection of student, agency, and external accounts receivable.
4) Other duties as assigned.
Salary
Range:
$9.78 per hour plus Benefits
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
COMMUNICATIONS PROCESSOR
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or higher strongly preferred.
Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience working in student services preferred, especially in Admissions or Financial Aid. Experience or training that demonstrates strong communication skills and strong organizational skills required. Must possess strong computer skills, particularly the ability to operate and understand programming for a complex student information system and the ability to perform all email functions in Microsoft Outlook. Ability to work as a contributing member of a high-energy Enrollment Services team in a fast-paced environment is a must.
Job Duties:
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for managing all aspects of student communication, both automated and manual, in a multi-faceted Enrollment Services department, including Admissions and Financial Aid.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages all automated communication assigned to prospective students, applicants, and current students via the student information system, including the processing, electronic tracking, printing, assembling, and mailing of all letters and emails.
2. Manages large segment of manual, date-specific communication to prospective students, applicants, and current students regarding admission, financial aid, registration, and payment status.
3. Maintains Admissions and Financial Aid communication timelines, and proactively ensures that communication deadlines are met.
4. Understands all Admissions and Financial Aid processes, policies, and requirements, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve or enhance communication.
5. Proofreads and edits all letters and emails, identifying any inconsistencies or mistakes, and communicates necessary changes or updates to appropriate staff members.
6. Works with various staff members to organize mailing campaigns by preparing the appropriate levels of materials and supplies, and managing the printing, assembling, and mailing processes.
7. Assists with the Admissions processes, including, but not limited to, admissions applications and change of major forms.
8. Assists with the Financial Aid processes, including, but not limited to, tracking documents and applying codes.
9. Assists with the Records and Registration processes, including, but not limited to, students registration and change of schedules.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary
Range:
$11-$12 per hour
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Mathematics Instructor-Clarinda, IA Campus (Spring 2010)
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Masters Degree in mathematics or in a closely related field with 12 graduate hours in math.
* Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
* Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teaching-learning process.
* Capable of creating a classroom and lab environment which is conducive to student learning.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Previous teaching experience
* An understanding of the community college philosophy and the community college student.
* Experience with alternative learning delivery methods and systems.
* Commitment to cultural diversity among students, faculty, and in the curriculum.
* Experience in delivering computer-enhanced laboratory simulations.
* Computer experience in common software and Internet.
* Successful teaching experience.
Job Duties:
About the Position: The instructor will be responsible for course instruction and classroom management in a variety of introductory business, operations management, and economics courses from established course syllabi. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment and responsibility for materials and supplies. All candidates interviewed will be required to provide a teaching demonstration.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Function as a team leader with other instructors to promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs that are in the best interest of the students and the college.
2. Organize and teach classes and the labs as assigned by the academic dean, meeting the contract minimum of on-campus hours per week.
3. Conduct class meetings for the entire period scheduled and in a punctual manner.
4. Contribute to the development of course competencies for the program.
5. Assist with the development and monitoring of the program budget.
6. Interview prospective students for the Mathematics programs.
7. Assist with the development and revision of program curricula.
8. Assist with the recruitment and retention of students to the program.
9. Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan; at a minimum, this plan must meet the guide lines for yearly in-service training.
10. Maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice, and trends in the Mathematics field.
11. Advise students as assigned, refer students to other college resources as needed.
12. Actively participate in college life and activities, including participation in campus committees.
13. Maintain program equipment, making reports of repairs as needed to the department program chair and appropriate college departments.
14. Maintain student enrollment, attendance, competency records, grades and other pertinent class and student records.
15. Participate in departmental, school, and college meetings as scheduled.
16. Maintain up-to-date syllabi, using criteria established by the Dean, in all courses as assigned.
17. Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, contributing to a productive and growth oriented work environment.
18. Schedule and conduct office hours weekly.
19. Serve as an advisor to student activity organizations as assigned.
20. Understand and adhere to the organization structure of the College and the academic division.
21. Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
22. Demonstrate punctuality on all requests from the Dean, and Program Chair. This may include but is not limited to:
• Development of class schedules
• Budget development
• Evaluation of courses and programs
• Reports
• Committee assignments
• Equipment needs and evaluations
23. Undertake and proficiently complete additional duties as assigned.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Nurse Aid Instructor (Clarinda, Iowa)
Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse with two years of full time experience with at least one year in Long Term Care required.
• Minimum - Associate Degree in Nursing with Baccalaureate degree preferred and teaching experience preferred.
• Independent decision making, ability to exercise good judgment, and the use of critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills
• Be able to work with a diverse group of students
• Display professional attitude and appearance in class and clinical
• Be Flexible and work in an environment of shifting priorities
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to clinical sites. Must provide yearly TB Test and other immunizations as required by clinical sites
• Physical ability to work in the classroom and clinical which would require the RN to be standing for most of the day.
Job Duties:
Part-time position for a Registered Nurse in Health Education at Iowa Western Community College. This position is in the Continuing Health Education Office assists the teaching of the 75 Hour Nurse Aide Course, Medication Aide and other Long Term Care Courses.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Nursing Instructor
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS: A graduate degree in nursing and two years of clinical experience in an acute care nursing practice setting are required; previous experience as a nurse educator is preferred. Candidates must be a licensed nurse in Iowa or compact state or have the ability to be licensed. Preference will be given to candidates with curriculum development experience, demonstrated ability to evaluate student performance, experience with test item writing, and experience with instructional technology.
Job Duties:
RESPONSIBILITIES: The faculty member is responsible for teaching and medical/surgical nursing and pharmacology concepts.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Software Support Analyst / Trainer
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
Experience administering a Course Management System in a Windows/SQL environment.
Experience working with Multimedia applications.
Expertise in training instructional technology applications and online best practices in an educational environment to faculty and staff members who represent a variety of disciplines.
Explores and evaluates new technologies, materials, and techniques for their applicability to education uses.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in Web development; Web servers, browsers and various third party tools for integrating Web applications with databases and legacy systems.
Ability to handle multiple, complex tasks concurrently to accomplish goals.
Solid verbal and written communication skills are required.
Strong system understanding including networks, databases, servers, and desktops.
Researching and implementing new technological solutions, staying abreast with the latest software, hardware and networking developments and revisions.
Strong relational database knowledge and experience using SQL Server including report writing.
MicroSoft SharePoint .net development/implementation/migration experience.
Familiarity with 3rd Party solutions that integrate with SharePoint.
Must be able to multi-task, participate as a collaborative team player, and establish effective customer ties with faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of data.
Job Duties:
Responds to requests for assistance from faculty, students, and staff with respect to software systems/applications.
Maintains a close working relationship with Colleague programmers to update scripts for importing of users and courses into the ANGEL System.
Develops and conducts training on a variety of instructional technology topics.
Works with faculty and staff from the various campus departments assisting them with integrating technology in to their curriculum.
Other duties as assigned by ITC Director.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Veterinary Technology Instructor
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
* AAS Degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited program; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
* Licensed/registered vet tech with ability to be licensed in Iowa.
* Knowledge of small and large animal veterinary skills.
* Ability to perform all necessary and routine tasks associated with a veterinary clinic per a typical technician’s role.
* Recent work experience, three years of which must be in direct contact in a veterinary-related environment.
* Model professional conduct and ethics.
* Requires correct hearing and vision within normal range.
* Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
* Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teaching-learning process.
* Capable of creating a classroom and lab environment which is conducive to student learning.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Practice/clinic experience.
* An understanding of the community college philosophy and the community college student.
* Commitment to cultural diversity among students, faculty, and in the curriculum.
* Computer experience in common software and Internet.
* Experience with alternative learning delivery methods and systems.
* Experience in delivering computer-enhanced laboratory simulations.
* Successful teaching experience.
Job Duties:
1. Function as a team leader with other instructors to promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs that are in the best interest of the students and the college.
2. Organize and teach classes and the labs as assigned by the academic dean, meeting the contract minimum of on-campus hours per week.
3. Conduct class meetings for the entire period scheduled and in a punctual manner.
4. Contribute to the development of course objectives and assessments for the program.
5. Assist with the development and monitoring of the program budget.
6. Interview prospective students for the Veterinary Technology Program in the absence of the Program Chair.
7. Assist with the development and revision of program curricula.
8. Assist with the recruitment and retention of students to the program.
9. Develop/maintain relationships with off-campus large animal laboratory cooperators.
10. Develop/maintain relationships with area animal shelters/humane societies for procurement of program lab animals.
11. Develop/maintain relationships with area veterinary practices for pursuit of future student internship sites.
12. Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan; at a minimum, this plan must meet the guide lines for yearly in-service training.
13. Maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice, and trends in the veterinary technology field.
14. Advise students as assigned; refer students to other college resources as needed.
15. Actively participate in college life and activities, including participation in campus committees.
16. Maintain program equipment, making reports of repairs as needed to the department program chair and appropriate college departments.
17. Maintain student enrollment, attendance, competency records, grades and other pertinent class and student records.
18. Participate in departmental, school, and college meetings as scheduled.
19. Maintain up-to-date syllabi, using criteria established by the Dean, in all courses as assigned.
20. Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, contributing to a productive and growth oriented work environment.
21. Schedule and conduct office hours weekly.
22. Serve as an advisor to student activity organizations as assigned.
23. Understand and adhere to the organization structure of the College and the academic division.
24. Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
25. Demonstrate punctuality on all requests from the Dean. This may include but is not limited to:
• Development of class schedules
• Budget development
• Evaluation of courses and programs
• Reports
• Committee assignments
• Equipment needs and evaluations
26. Undertake and proficiently complete additional duties as assigned.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled