Employment at Wesleyan

Wesleyan College Resident Visiting Artist and Lecturer, Spring 2023

The Art Department at Wesleyan College, in Macon, Georgia, is seeking a resident Visiting Artist/Lecturer specializing in photography for the spring semester, which runs Jan 5th, 2023 thru May 15th, 2023. The residency is open to emerging and established artists who are interested in teaching and collaborating with students while developing their personal work.

The Visiting Artist/Lecturer will teach two courses, Introduction to Digital Photography and Intermediate/Advanced Photography.

The Visiting Artist/Lecturer is expected to live and work within our campus in the spirit of building community. This includes student interaction, visibility as a studio artist mentor, attending Art Department events, giving a public lecture and workshop, and exhibiting a body of work in one of our campus galleries.

Wesleyan College offers:

• Furnished housing on campus during the duration of the residency
• Studio space with campus Internet access
• $10,000 stipend
• A campus meal plan providing 10 meals a week for the resident artist during school session
• Access to the Matthews Athletic center
• Access to the school library
• Access to the 100-acre campus arboretum

Preferred Qualifications

• MFA degree with an emphasis in photography
• College level teaching experience
• Fluency in Adobe Creative suite
• Ability to collaborate with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to teach photography with an art historical perspective

Minimum Qualifications:

• BFA degree with an emphasis in photography and at least 3 years of professional experience
• Ability to use and teach Adobe creative suite with Mac computers
• Ability to use and teach studio lighting equipment
• Ability to use google workspace

HOW TO APPLY: Send via email to art@wesleyancollege.edu in ONE PDF. FILE no larger than 10MB

1. A statement of interest (no longer than two pages) in the position. The statement should reflect:
   -an interest in teaching and pedagogical approach
   - an awareness of the expectation that the artist will work independently while interacting with our faculty and students and the community to enhance our learning environment.
   -an understanding and interest in engaging with students from diverse backgrounds
2. 10 images of professional work with image descriptions (title, medium, date)
3. Current CV and link to website/online portfolio
4. Three Professional references with email and phone number

**ONLY SINGLE PDF. FILES WILL BE ACCEPTED email applications by OCTOBER 2nd to art@wesleyancollege.edu. Women and BIPOC Artists are encouraged to apply.
 

Adjunct instructor for online undergraduate courses in Community and Health Psychology

Wesleyan College is currently seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to develop and teach online undergraduate courses in Community and Health Psychology. Wesleyan online courses have been designed to accommodate the learning needs and busy schedules of students earning their degrees while working full time. Each online course serves approximately twenty students, is eight weeks in length, and includes a synchronous Zoom meeting one evening per week. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach course(s) conforming to departmental and institutional standards and expectations
• Communicate and uphold clear, consistent student learning outcomes, grading policies, and e-mail/message response practices throughout the term
• Maintain a student-friendly, ADA accessible, and up-to-date Canvas LMS course site and utilize Zoom web conferencing tool to host weekly live class meetings
• Evaluate student achievement of specified learning outcomes and assign grades
• Post two-week, midterm, and final student grades according to College-specified deadlines
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a respectful, compassionate, and timely manner
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
• Complete required administrative tasks according to College-specified deadlines, including: completing all hiring paperwork; signing instructor contract; submitting updated syllabus; posting attendance, grade, and student concern reports; and reporting institutional learning outcome data

Qualifications and Experience:

• Candidate must have a master's or doctoral degree in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Candidate should have a minimum of three years of college-level online teaching experience. Experience working with post-traditional learners is a plus.
• Candidate should have experience designing and teaching fully online college-level courses in Canvas LMS. 
• Candidate will be required to submit copies of official transcripts (all degree levels) upon hire.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume including three references, and teaching philosophy to online@wesleyancollege.edu. Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Dean of Students

Wesleyan College is searching for a Dean of Students who will have the overall responsibility for providing leadership, management and supervision for all student affairs programs, student services personnel and for working to respond to student needs. The Dean of Students is responsible for fostering a culture of learning and campus engagement which promotes students’ academic and personal success. This positions reports directly the Provost and Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs and serves on the Executive Leadership Team. This position directly supervises and has oversight for the following areas: Residence Life, Health and Wellness, Student Activities and Faith & Service. In addition, the Dean works collaboratively with the Director of Safety and Security and the Director of Dining to ensure these services are student focused.

Essential Functions

• Provide administrative leadership including recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation for all professional staff in the Division of Student Affairs to include student housing, disability and advocacy services, health and counseling services, student conduct, wellness center and health promotion, and student involvement.
• Serve on the Executive Leadership Team working collaboratively with senior leadership to guide institutional policies, procedures and initiatives that meet and support the mission of the college
• Supervise departmental budgets within the Division by reviewing, allocating, and authorizing expenditures
• Integrate student and academic life, enhancing efforts to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable community
• Member of the Compliance Committee that oversees College policies and procedures regarding federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with all constituents of the College, both within the Division of Student Affairs and across campus
• Participate in and supervise development, assessment and revision of short- and long-term goals for the functions supervised to ensure they meet and enhance the mission of the institution
• Research issues and trends in higher education and implement high impact practices that improve the student experience
• Oversee and implement crisis/emergency response and provide support to students in emergency situations
• Ensure inclusion of student voices in policies, procedures, and priorities through regular engagement with the Student Government Association, student club and organization leaders and other students
• Supports college activities and special events through attendance and/or participation
• Communicates an accurate image of the College to the public.
• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees
• Serve on various college committees as assigned

Required Qualifications - Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in appropriate field.
• Five years successful higher education experience in student affairs and campus operations.
• Knowledge of current practices in student affairs and higher education.
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience in higher education.
• Knowledge and understanding of student development, student engagement, student
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills on both an individual and group basis.
• Effective problem resolution skills.

To apply for this position, submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to Julie Daniel, Director of Human Resources, at jdaniel@wesleyancollege.edu. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. Posting may close as soon as an applicant pool is identified.
 

Head Softball Coach

Wesleyan College is seeking applications for the position of Head Softball Coach. Under the supervision of Athletic Director, the Head Softball Coach will provide support and assistance with all aspects of the intercollegiate Softball program. The Head Softball Coach will work to provide optimal playing conditions for Wesleyan College’s Softball student-athletes which will include activities such as supervision of the softball field, dug outs, office spaces, and the maintenance and security of all softball related equipment and supplies. The Head Softball Coach will provide information and evaluations regarding recruits, roster development, budget reports, game personnel and staff. The Head Coach is to provide strategic leadership in support of the program’s goals in alignment with the College’s mission, vision and strategic plan; to abide by the rules and regulations established by Wesleyan College and the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). The Head Coach will supervise and mentor the assistant; develop and manage operating budgets for the program; and participate in appropriate fund-raising activities.

Job Duties (but not limited to):

• Ensures that the Softball program supports the mission and vision of Wesleyan College;
• Ensures the development of a quality, competitive softball team and the educational goals and academic success of student-athletes through strategic management of the personnel, budgetary, facility, and equipment resources available to the Softball program; development of policies and procedures designed to assure achievement of goals and objectives; and continuous evaluation of individual and unit performance to achieve them;
• Ensures compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and athletic conference rules and regulations, particularly those regarding financial aid and student eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics; provides leadership in the recruitment effort for the Softball program and provides guidance and/or policies to staff regarding these rules and regulations;
• Supports the personal development and academic goals of student-athletes by establishing a philosophy and environment conducive to both, maintaining accessibility for student-athletes whether for athletic or academic matters, providing opportunities for academic assistance to student-athletes if required, and monitoring the academic progress of participating student-athletes;
• Advises the Athletic Director on issues relating to the Softball program, its trends, problems and other pertinent matters by making reports, recommendations, presentations and findings, and preparing other correspondence as required or directed;
• Manages the Softball budget by planning and developing an annual budget for the program which includes equipment purchases, officiating cost, or any other related resource needs;
• Develops and maintains a system to identify potential recruits and to work closely with area high school coaches, two-year college coaches and parents to recruit quality student-athletes to Wesleyan College;
• Understands the importance of adding to Wesleyan College’s enrollment on an annual basis;
• Works to encourage the development of psychological, social, and mental skills necessary for the student-athletes to be successful in the classroom, on the field, and in future endeavors;
• Works with Admissions to expedite the registration, admission, and other administrative processing of all student-athletes;
• Develops practice plans, position assignments, game strategies, individual workouts and strength and conditioning needs for various student-athletes;
• Serves as a role model for student-athletes by exhibiting ethical and professional conduct at all times;
• Reports housing damage(s), needed maintenance, security issues, etc. to Athletic Director, Director of Housing, Security, and National Maintenance Services;
• Represents and promotes Wesleyan College at various civic, community, speaking, and fundraising events;
• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees;
• Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur;
• Hosts a minimum of one Softball camp at Wesleyan College annually
• Assists with the oversight of work study students by providing them with responsibilities and maintaining/logging hours;
• Contributes to the overall success of the intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Athletics Director;
• Coordinates and Assists with Event Management and other duties as assigned.
• Handles Sports Information related to Softball team

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Position involves both sedentary work and work on the Softball field in coaching and training situations with student-athletes

Demonstration of appropriate softball skills may involve strained muscles or orthopedic related injuries

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree along with coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level are required. Experience competing at the collegiate level is preferred.

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references with titles, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Applications and nominations should be electronically submitted to William Sperow (wsperow@wesleyancollege.edu), Wesleyan College Athletic Director.

Certified Athletic Trainer

Wesleyan College announces an open position for Head Athletic Trainer within the department of Athletics. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide superior care, prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and reconditioning of all athletic related injuries and to help promote the overall health and well-being of each individual Student-Athlete. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of the Athletic Training Room.
• Supervise interns (if applies).
• Serve as a referral source to the Health Services Department for evaluation of injuries within the Scope of Care of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Coordination of Club Sports referrals.
• Submission of athlete medical insurance claims.
• Maintaining athlete medical records.
• Assist with the maintenance of our Third Party Reimbursement.
• Assist with the coordination of athletic pre-participation physical exams and collection of compliance pre-season documentation.
• Help insure compliance to all regulatory agencies. (HIPPA, EPA, OSHA, NATA, GATA, NJCAA)
• Assisting with the development and implementation of all Sports Medicine Policy and Procedures.
• Implementation of Emergency Action Plans through the various practice/game sites.
• Comprise daily injury reports for assigned teams.
• Arrange EMS coverage for all athletic events as necessary.
• Manage and maintain inventory supply.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Daily treatment and evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Application of rehabilitation regimens for athletic injuries as well as, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Determining return-to-play status of athletic injuries.
• Daily pre-game/practice taping for athletic teams.
• Maintain proper records of treatment progressions.
• Assist with the development of In-season, Off-season and Pre-season strength & conditioning programs with strength coach.

Required Experience

• Must be a NATABOC Certified and either licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia.
• CPR/AED Certification (Either AMA/AHA)
• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training / Master’s Degree preferred in related field
• Must have experience with collegiate sports and multiple sports setting
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with BlueOcean or other EMR Service is preferred.

Preference will be given to those that apply by August 2, 2022. Send resume, licensed documentation, and three references to : William Sperow II (Athletic Director) wsperow@wesleyancollege.edu.

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. Posting may close as soon as an applicant pool is identified.
 

Vice President of Business Operations and Finance

Reporting directly to the College President, the Vice President of Business Operations and Finance provides leadership and managerial oversight to the business and financial operations of the College.

The Vice President of Business Operations and Finance is a senior administrator of the institution and a member of the College’s executive team. In addition to serving as an advisor on business and finance matters, the Vice President assists the College President with state and federal issues affecting the College’s financial interests.

On a daily basis, the Vice President oversees the business operations of accounting, purchasing, contract management, human resources, computer information technology, facilities and maintenance management, financial reporting, and auxiliary services, which includes campus security and food services. The Vice President also serves as the lead administrator for capital improvements (renovations up to new builds), including planning, consultant engagement, and design through to project completion. The Vice President is expected to play a positive leadership role in helping the College effectively manage change.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures the College receives exemplary operational and financial audits.
• Develops teamwork and accountability while managing a large group of direct reports to ensure that all departments work effectively and efficiently across the organization.
• Leads the annual budgeting process.
• Provides leadership in the development and management of the college’s strategic plan for maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Provides timely financial statements and analysis for the Board and administration and maintains compliance with government, accreditation and all other agencies and business partners.
• Ensures the President is promptly apprised of activities and issues related to the business operations, facilities, and finances of the College, and promptly responds to inquiries from the President.
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial leadership in implementing and evolving tools and resources to improve college processes.
• Collaborates with the College President and all relevant departments to secure resources and promote the financial well-being of the institution, including managing state and federal monies.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes, guidelines, and regulations as applicable to the expenditure and transfer of all federal, state, and locally appropriated funds and the control and use of college property and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least ten years of supervisory experience in finance, business, and/or administrative services in a public higher education setting to include facility and building management and development, human resources, and information technology.
• At least ten years of higher education experience leading and managing business operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in communication, organizational, administrative, and strategic planning skills.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Commitment to collegial, consensus building processes in decision-making.
• Financial expertise in budgeting, managing, and analysis.

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest with resume and three references to Julie Daniel, jdaniel@wesleyancollege.edu.
 

Network Administrator 

The Information Technology Department at Wesleyan College is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Network Administrator position. The Networking Administrator provides administration, security, enhancement, and documentation of internal networks and hardware infrastructure. Responsibilities include planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links, and audiovisual setup, and live streaming. This position is critical to the operations of the college business systems; therefore, requires continual availability.

Duties and responsibilities

• Configure, update, and secure all network and server infrastructure.
• Provides administration of active directory domain services.
• Deploy, load, troubleshoot, and maintain virtual servers.
• Manage G suite environment architecture.
• Maintain data lines(Ethernet, fiber, and phone).
• Administer data security and compliance.
• Oversee audio/visual setups in classrooms and other venues.
• Provides database administration and development.
• Provides maintenance of the existing software systems.
• Plan, evaluate, and purchase equipment.
• Document procedures for all responsible areas.
• Work on improving customer satisfaction.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Systems and Information Services.

Qualifications and Experience
Required qualifications for the Network Administrator position are a Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field and at least three years of relevant network administration experience. This position requires frequently moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various classrooms and events needs. Operational knowledge in the following areas is required: 

• 3 years of network administration experience including WAN, Firewall, LAN, Wi-Fi, Remote Access, MTLS Phone System
• Configuring and maintaining virtualized environments
• Windows Servers 
• Active Directory
• Video conferencing device operation
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Appointment, Salary, & Benefits
This is a full-time position that includes benefits and an annual salary. It has normal work hours from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. Some weekend and night responsibilities are required in addition to regular weekday work. During the start of every semester, the employee in this position may be called upon to perform duties outside their functional area; at these times, there may be a requirement for nonstandard work hours.

Application Procedure: To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Jan Tedders, jtedders@wesleyancollege.edu. Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered. Applications will be taken until the position is filled.
 

Technical Specialist Job Description

The Information Technology Department at Wesleyan College is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Technical Specialist position. The Technical Specialist is required to support and maintain computer systems, desktops, and peripherals on campus. Responsibilities include installation, diagnosing, maintenance, and upgrades of all IT hardware and equipment, and assisting users in resolving their software or hardware issues.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform setups of audio visual equipment.
• Provide workstation, phone and voicemail setups.
• Provide installation, configuration, and maintenance of technology endpoints and peripheral equipment and software within established standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the team members to ensure efficient operation of the organization's computing environment.
• Administer and resolve issues with end-user workstation and endpoints.
• Provide documentation of procedures for all responsible areas.
• Participates in the team effort to enhance endpoint security and compliance.
• Provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Systems and Information Services.

Qualifications and Experience
Required qualifications for the Technical Specialist position are a Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field and at least one year of relevant technology support experience; or an Associate degree in a computer-related field and three years of relevant technology support experience. This position requires frequently moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various classrooms and events needs. 

Appointment, Salary, & Benefits
This is a full-time position that includes benefits and an annual salary. It has normal work hours from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. Some weekend and night responsibilities are required in addition to regular weekday work. During the start of every semester, the employee in this position may be called upon to perform duties outside their functional area; at these times, there may be a requirement for nonstandard work hours.

Application Procedure: To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to Jan Tedders, jtedders@wesleyancollege.edu. Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered. Applications will be taken until the position is filled.  

Certified Fitness Instructors

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per class

Mathews Athletic Center at Wesleyan College is seeking certified fitness instructors in Group Fitness, Cycle, Yoga, Strength Training and Senior Fitness to join our Athletic Center. 

The right candidate will:

• Be positive, polite, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure members feel comfortable and excited about the class.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Have a passion for fitness.

Job requirements:

• Current aerobics certifications by a nationally recognized group (AFAA, ACE etc.)
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Minimum of 6 months teaching experience.
• Be prepared to instruct class 10 minutes before class time and remain after class ends to answer any questions. Always begin and end on time.
• Communicate proper form to all members to help reduce risk of injury.
• Promote the Athletic Center communicating all class times and class descriptions to members.
• Keep exercise studio neat and report any equipment issues to the Program Director.
• Find a replacement for your class if unable to teach and obtain approval from Program Director before class.
• Provide fitness information to members of your class that will help them meet their fitness goals.

COVID-19 considerations:
Limiting number of participants per class. Members are required to wear masks upon entering building, but not required during workouts. Employees are required to wear masks upon entering, not during teaching.

Please submit resumes to: Kathy Malone, Director of Health and Wellness at kmalone@wesleyancollege.edu

Our screening process includes a drug test and background check. References from previous employment extremely important.
 

Part-time driver needed to transport athletes

• Drivers should have a current CDL license.
• A negative PCR test will be required upon hire.
• Antigen testing provided by Wesleyan College prior to bus trips if not vaccinated
• Compensation: $250 per day along with meal and lodging included

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest to William Sperow via e-mail at wsperow@wesleyancollege.edu.