Job Opportunities
Iowa Western is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Adjunct Medical Assistant
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Medical Assistant certification and two years experience in the field
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 in a medical field.
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:
Position Description:
The instructor will be responsible for course instruction and classroom management in selected courses of the Medical Assistant program. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom sessions, student recruitment and responsibility for materials and supplies. 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 competency and knowledge of current research, practice, and trends in the Medical Assistant field.
8. Maintains up-to-date syllabi, using criteria established by the department, in all courses assigned.
9. Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, confidentiality.
10. Understands and adheres to the organizational structure of the College and the academic division.
11. Undertakes and proficiently complete additional duties assigned.
Position Begins October 18, 2010. Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Adjunct Nursing Instructor (Fall Term)-Council Bluffs, IA
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing plus two years of clinical nursing practice required; Master's preferred. Certifications, Registrations, or Current License in Iowa and/or Nebraska. Critical thinking and mentor mentality skills are a must. Small group facilitation proficiencies and familiarity with state and national nursing education standards highly desirable.
Job Duties:
The position is responsible for providing instruction for courses in Pediatrics and/or OB. The program comprises college credit course work at the associate degree level.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Adjunct Nursing Instructor-Medical/Surgical (Shelby County Center)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing plus two years of Medical/Surgical nursing practice required; Master's preferred. Current License in Iowa and/or Nebraska. Critical thinking and mentor mentality skills are a must. Small group facilitation proficiencies and familiarity with state and national nursing education standards highly desirable.
Job Duties:
Join an established team of dedicated faculty in a quality Nursing program that emphasizes the lifespan philosophy. The position is responsible for providing instruction for courses in Medical/Surgical Nursing in the clinical setting. The program comprises college credit course work at the associate degree level.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Adjunct Psychology Instructor
Qualifications:
* Master's degree in psychology or related field with 18 graduate hours in psychology.
* Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
* Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teaching-learning process.
* Demonstrated experience in student learning and teaching excellence.
Job Duties:
1. Organize and teach classes as assigned by the academic dean, meeting the contract minimum of on-campus hours per week.
2. Conduct class meetings for the entire period scheduled and in a punctual manner.
3. Maintain up-to-date syllabi, using criteria established by the Dean, in all courses as assigned.
4. Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, contributing to a productive and growth oriented work environment.
5. Schedule and conduct office hours weekly.
6. Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Adjunct Sociology Instructor
Qualifications:
* Master's degree in sociology or related field with 18 graduate hours in sociology.
* Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
* Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teaching-learning process.
* Demonstrated experience in student learning and teaching excellence.
Job Duties:
1. Organize and teach classes as assigned by the academic dean, meeting the contract minimum of on-campus hours per week.
2. Conduct class meetings for the entire period scheduled and in a punctual manner.
3. Maintain up-to-date syllabi, using criteria established by the Dean, in all courses as assigned.
4. Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, contributing to a productive and growth oriented work environment.
5. Schedule and conduct office hours weekly.
6. Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER / INSTRUCTOR
Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s Degree Required.
Experience:
Rehabilitation experience preferred. Teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
NATABOC certification and eligibility for Iowa license required.
Must be in good standing with the NATA.
Job Duties:
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide athletic training coverage for varsity athletics. Assist in the supervision and education of student athletic trainers. Assist in the coordination of the athletic training room and facilities, including record keeping, inventory, etc. Required to teach up to 15 hours/year in sports science curriculum. Other duties as assigned relating to athletic training and the academic sports science program.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in all aspects of the Athletic Training department.
a) Provide athletic training coverage for varsity athletics
b) Occasional travel with athletic teams
c) Administration of policies and procedures
d) Provide evaluations, treatment, and rehab of injuries
e) Supervise rehabilitation of injuries
2. Develop, coordinate, and sponsor ATS student group.
3. Responsible to record physician referrals summary of injuries.
4. Coordinate scheduling of ATS game activities.
5. Coordinate annual clothing order for staff and students.
6. Co-coordinate and teach a summer athletic training student camp.
7. Assist with the clinical teaching of athletic training students.
8. Assist in the recruitment of student athletic trainers and program majors.
9. Part-time instructor required to teach up to the maximum allowed 15 hours/year in sports science curriculum.
10. Responsible to assist in record keeping as backup for daily data entry.
11. Perform academic advising for sports science majors.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined-Position is full-time, 12 months with benefits.
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Culinary Arts Instructor (Spring 2011)
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Associates degree in culinary arts or related field or equivalent experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
* Recent work experience, three years of which must be in direct preparation and service of food items in a restaurant, institutional, or catering environment.
* ACF chef level certification or equivalent credentials and is willing to attain certification.
* 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:
* 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 an ACF certified program. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom and laboratory sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment and responsibility for materials and supplies. Also responsible for quality and quantity of applicable food items in accordance with H.A.C.C.P. and State of Iowa Department of Health regulations. Will work cooperatively with the Food Service manager to facilitate student lab experiences. 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 and assessments for the program.
5. Assist with the development and monitoring of the program budget.
6. Interview prospective students for the Culinary Arts Program.
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 culinary arts and hospitality management 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
Food Service Prep Cook
Qualifications:
Education:
1. High school graduate or GED.
2. Two years of college, Associate Degree in a relate field or equivalent college credit recommended.
Experience:
1. Two to five years experience in the food service industry.
2. Experience in multiply faceted organization preferred.
3. College or Secondary food service experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
4. Math ability to compute and allocate goods and costs.
5. Demonstrate production skills.
6. Demonstrate the ability to work with students and the public.
7. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Job Duties:
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager, responsible for the production, supervision, and service of menu and catering items.
Duties:
1. Enforce guidelines, policies, and procedures set down by the Food Service Department.
2. Demonstrate, plan, create, and evaluate food items for the line and catering.
3. Responsible for quality and quantity of all food items in accordance with H.A.C.C.P. and State of Iowa Department of Health Regulations. 4. Responsible for all stations in the production areas.
5. Responsible for safety and sanitation in the production areas.
6. Responsible for the production of all menu items, portion sizes, number of portions, garnishes, and quality.
7. Responsible for catering when assigned. This would include staff, service, production, and clean up.
8. Catering hours may vary which may include evening and weekends.
9. Responsible for daily and weekly rotation of stock and the sanitation of the coolers and freezers.
10. Assist the Food Service Staff in any and all projects and assignments. Including inventory, catering, cost controls, and orientation and training of staff.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Salary
Range:
$10 an hour plus benefits
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Instrumentation and Controls Adjunct Instructor
Qualifications:
Career and Technical (CTE) Instructors
CTE instructors shall be registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area in which the state requires registration, certification or licensure, and shall hold the appropriate registration, certificate, or licenses for the occupational area in which the instructor is teaching, and shall meet either of the two following qualifications:
(1) A baccalaureate or graduate degree in the area or related area of study or occupational area in which the instructor is teaching classes.
OR
(2) Special training and at least 6,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience in the occupational area or related occupational area in which the instructor teaches classes if the instructor possesses less than a baccalaureate degree.
Job Duties:
A qualified instructor will be able to teach the basic concepts of installation and control equipment with a focus on calibration of equipment, trouble shooting, measuring of flow rates, pressure temperature and levels of instruments and controls in the industry today. Knowledge of ethanol, bio-fuel, feed stock, and/or bio-diesel industries would be a plus.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Part-time ESL Instructor-Adult Learning Center
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required and experience working in an ABE/ESL program preferred.
Job Duties:
ESL Instructor (part-time) to coordinate multi-level classes during the day at the Iowa Western Community College Adult Learning Center in Council Bluffs. Responsibilities include scheduling classes, student orientation, pre-and post-assessments, and assisting students with program questions. Position will teach multi-level class, 4 – 5 mornings per week
Salary
Range:
$12-$13 per hour, DOE
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Textbook Specialist
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED required
2. One or two years of Post-secondary college preferred
3. Valid driver’s license with a good driving record required
EXPERIENCE:
1. Computer classes or experience required
2. Supervisory experience preferred
3. Retail, marketing, customer service experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to handle confidential matters and flexibility to handle several situations at the same time.
2. Ability to communicate and work effectively without supervision.
3. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Job Duties:
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Manager of the College Store, responsible for the textbook operation of the store. This includes, ordering, receiving, adopting, pricing, stocking and returning of all textbooks used on the Council Bluffs campus.
DUTIES:
1. Responsible for ordering all required textbooks for the upcoming term.
2. Responsible for ordering, organizing and seeing the entire special order processes through, so the student receives their book in a timely manner.
3. Responsible for the WinPrism system including vender files, receiving, invoicing, ordering, adopting, pricing, stocking and returning of all textbooks.
4. Responsible for coding the input and updating textbooks so they are available on the College Store website. Responsible for the faculty adoptions page and any changes in the system.
5. Responsible for buyback, including reports, money handling, customer service, and discretionary guidelines of textbooks.
6. Responsible or assisting in processing online web orders.
7. Responsible for the organization of the College Store textbook area.
8. Responsible for assisting in the monthly and end of year textbook inventories.
9. Responsible for the communication between the separate locations of College Store departments.
10. Responsible for weekends and evenings as scheduled.
11. Responsible for communication with the Manager any problems, concerns, or suggestions that pertain to the department.
12. Responsible for marketing and promoting the store.
13. Responsible for the security, safety, and cleanliness of the department.
Salary
Range:
To Be Determined-Position is full-time, 12 months with benefits.
Application
Deadline:
Open Until Filled