Employment at Lake Erie College

Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Faculty Position

Reports to the Dean of the School of Business

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, 4-year, independent Liberal Arts College located in Painesville, OH, 30-miles east of Cleveland, invites applicants for the following position reporting to the Dean of the School of Business.

General Responsibilities:

·Teach courses at the undergraduate and MBA levels in the areas of economics and finance

·Teach additional business-related courses in areas of qualification and interest

·Academic advising of students

·Serve on faculty and college committees

·Participate in school/department-level planning and development activities

Qualifications and Requirements:

Candidates should demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and liberal arts education. The ideal candidate possesses an earned doctorate in economics, or finance, or business administration a concentration in finance or economics. ABD’s near completion of their degree will also be considered. Teaching experience, a strong potential for scholarly activity, and professional/business experience are preferred.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita and three references to: academicaffairs@lec.edu or Office of Academic Affairs, Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville, OH 44077. Review of applications begins February 15, 2012.

Lake Erie College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a diverse constituency.

Assistant Professor/Instructor of Biology

Permanent, Part-Time, Teaching Position

Reports to the Dean of the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, 4-year, independent Liberal Arts College located in Painesville, OH, 30-miles east of Cleveland, seeks applicants to fill a permanent, part-time teaching position in the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics in Biology for the 2012-13 academic year. The responsibilities of the position are primarily teaching. However, all permanent faculty members at Lake Erie College have some service requirements to the College in addition to their teaching responsibilities.

General Responsibilities:

Primary teaching responsibilities for this position will be Human and Exercise Physiology, and Human Anatomy & Physiology. Other teaching opportunities could include Human Nutrition, Introductory Biology, and/or other courses dependent on the qualifications of the candidate.

The possibility exists for this position to be converted to a full-time position in the future as the needs and budget of the College permit. The availability of the position and the salary level of the position are subject to budgetary constraints.

Qualifications and Requirements:

A Ph.D., or similar terminal degree in a relevant field is preferred, e.g., Biology, Exercise Physiology/Science, etc. Candidates who are ABD and near completion will be considered at the Instructor level. Preference will be given to those candidates who have an interest in developing a major in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology within the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, unofficial copies of transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (official transcripts will be required to complete the hiring process) and contact information, i.e., e-mail address and telephone number, for at least 3 references to: Assistant Professor/Instructor of Biology Search, Lake Erie College, Office of Academic Affairs, 391 W. Washington Street, Painesville, OH 44077 or academicaffairs@lec.edu.

Lake Erie College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a diverse constituency.

Faculty, Physician Assistant Program

Reports to Program Director, PA Program

Full-Time, 12-Month, Non-Tenure Track

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, Ohio, 30 miles east of Cleveland, seeks applicants to fill a full-time faculty position in the Physician Assistant Program.

Essential Functions:

• Provides classroom instruction preparing and presenting relevant, current course content.
• Assists with the maintenance and adherence to ARC-PA standards
• Assists in the preparation of ARC-PA documentation
• Participates as a faculty advisor to students
• Assists the Program Director by providing ongoing program evaluation.
• Maintains collaborative external relationships to facilitate valuable clinical experiences and community relationships.
• Participates in student recruitment, admission, and selection process.
• Participates in student advisement and academic counseling.
• Provides input for the effective development of the PA curriculum.
• Serves as a liaison to the community.
• Participates in scholarly activity.
• Participates in the admissions and evaluation process for PA students.

The Essential functions are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all-inclusive. There may be other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications and Requirements:

Candidates must be nationally certified and state certified as a physician assistant. The candidate must have a minimum of a Master's degree and 2-years experience in teaching in an academic setting. Competent in working with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is necessary.The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong critical thinking, organization and problem solving skills and proficient written and verbal language skills.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, unofficial copies of transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (official transcripts will be required to complete the hiring process) and contact information, i.e., e-mail address and telephone number, for at least 3 references to: Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington Street, Painesville, OH 44077, Faculty - PA Program Search, Office of Academic Affairs, or academicaffairs@lec.edu.

Lake Erie College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a diverse constituency.

Floating/Part-Time Security Guard
Reports to the Director of Security

Lake Erie College, located in Painesville, OH seeks applicants for a Floating/Part-Time Security Guard.

The Floating/Part-Time Security guard will ensure the safety and well-being of College students, faculty, staff and its guests. The guard will work closely with all campus offices and departments to assist with safety and security needs. It is required that all security personnel at Lake Erie College have basic security certification or basic peace officer certification.

General Responsibilities

• Escorts students, faculty, staff, and guests to and from campus buildings when requested.
• Patrols campus by foot and by College vehicle routinely throughout shift to prevent unwanted visitors and crimes (extensive stair climbing)
• Locks and unlocks campus buildings according to the facilities schedule.
• Answers the security phone in a timely and polite fashion.
• Exhibits strong customer service and professionalism throughout work shift.
• Completes Incident Report forms when campus crimes, medical emergencies, maintenance concerns, and others are reported.
• Completes the duty log of evening activities.
• Assesses campus parking and administers tickets when appropriate.
• Contacts local emergency services when appropriate.
• Assists with educational programming related to personal safety.
• Provides accurate information to students, staff, faculty and guests.
• Serves as a member of the campus emergency response team.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:
A high school diploma or GED, a minimum age of 25 years old, and have a valid driver’s license. Must have the ability to think quickly and react in stressful situations. Possess excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and have telephone and computer skills. The ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Previous working in security preferred and successful completion of training sessions. Must pass a background and credit check.

Application Process:
Submit resume, letter of interest, and three professional references to: Security Search, Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Human Resources LEC Box 358, Painesville, OH 44077 or by email humanresources@lec.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE

Instructional Designer

Full-Time, Faculty Position

Reports to the Interim Dean of the School of Professional & Innovative Studies

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, Ohio 30 miles east of Cleveland, seeks applicants to fill a full-time faculty position in the School of Professional and Innovative Studies for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Responsibilities:

This individual will be responsible for developing distance learning and alternative delivery models for the College. The Instructional Designer will play a key role in Lake Erie’s efforts to provide consultation in pedagogy, instructional design, and course development to College faculty and will be responsible for developing policy and protocol for alternative delivery models. These areas of consultation are typically related to courses, modules, and whole curriculum activities for traditional (face-to-face), online, and hybrid course projects. This position will also be involved in designing academic courses or course modules, composing and facilitating various workshops, and providing guidance to faculty and staff.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Candidates must have a master's degree in instructional design or a related field and several years of experience in instructional design. The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications: knowledge and application of instructional design theory, principles, and practices covering a wide array of learning technologies; considerable skills and abilities in a wide array of technology software programs, demonstrable project management skills; excellent communication skills, both oral and written; and sufficient generalist knowledge to be able to serve numerous content areas. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. or Ed.D.; strong interpersonal skills; and experience in a higher education setting. The availability of this position and the salary level of this position are subject to budgetary constraints.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, unofficial copies of transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (official transcripts will be required to complete the hiring process) and contact information, i.e., E-mail address and telephone number, for at least 3 references to: Office of Academic Affairs, 391 W. Washington Street, Painesville, OH 44077 or academicaffairs@lec.edu.

Lake Erie College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a diverse constituency.

Instructor of Criminal Justice

Reports to Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Science

Status: Permanent, Part-Time
Non-Tenure Track

Lake Erie College invites applicants for a Permanent, Part-Time, Instructor of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate should be a generalist and will be expected to teach upper and lower level courses in all areas of criminal justice. Candidates should be capable of developing professional relationships with the local courts, police departments, probation departments, etc. Position will be available Fall 2012.

General Responsibilities:

• Teaches at least one course per semester, supervises internships, and advises students in the major.
  
• May be called upon to teach some or all of the following courses in addition to developing courses in his or her own area of interest:

  Introduction to Criminal Justice (fall and spring terms)
  Investigative Techniques
  Constitutional Law
  Criminal Law and Procedures

Qualifications and Requirements:

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts college environment. A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, J.D. or a related field in the Social Sciences is desirable at the time of appointment.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita and a list of five references with telephone numbers to: academicaffairs@lec.edu or Office of Academic affairs, Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville, OH 44077. Review of applications begins April 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Learn more at http://www.lec.edu

Lake Erie College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a diverse constituency.

Part-time Teaching Positions

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, 4-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, seeks applicants to fill the following, part-time, teaching positions at the introductory level:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics

Qualifications and Requirements:

A Master’s degree in the subject area, or closely related area, is required.Post secondary or secondary teaching experience highly desired.For Mathematics, a Master’s degree in Mathematics or Education with a BS in Math is required; teaching experience in Pre-Calculus and/or Calculus is preferred.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter that includes a discussion of the subject area/specific courses of interest and your availability during the fall and/or spring semesters; a resume; and a minimum of three references with daytime telephone numbers to:Office of Academic Affairs, 391 W. Washington Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077, or academicaffairs@lec.edu.Positions are subject to budgetary constraints.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Lake Erie College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from a diverse constituency.

Sport Management, Visiting Faculty Position

Reports to the Dean of Business

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Lake Erie College invites applicants for a Sport Management, Visiting Faculty Position reporting to the Dean of the School of Business. Teaches courses at the undergraduate level primarily in the area of sport management (strong preference will be given to those who can teach in an additional business discipline). Also serves as an academic advisor to the students.

General Responsibilities:

• Teaches courses at the undergraduate level in the area of sport management
• Teaches additional business-related courses in areas of qualification and interest
• Academic advising of students
• Participates in department-level planning and development activities

Qualifications and Requirements:

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts college environment. To be considered for a visiting assistant professor position, the candidate should possess an earned doctorate in a business discipline (ABD's near completion of their degree may also apply). Candidates with a relevant master’s degree will be considered for a visiting instructor position. The ideal candidate will have a strong professional background in business management with an emphasis on sport management, the ability to teach across the sport management curriculum (i.e., facilities, operations, marketing, etc.) and in at least one basic business discipline. Experience teaching at the college level and experience in the sport industry are important qualifications.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita and three references to: academicaffairs@lec.edu or Office of Academic affairs, Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville, OH 44077. Review of applications begins March 15, 2012.

Lake Erie College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a diverse constituency.