Employment Opportunities
Faculty positions
Monmouth College
Monmouth, Illinois
February 2, 2024
Monmouth College seeks applications for a two-year, assistant/associate level Social Foundations position in Preservice Teacher Education within the Department of Educational Studies beginning August 2024. Educational Studies works with the Monmouth College students within its elementary and secondary licensure programs, Educational Studies (non-licensure) major and minor, and MC Core Curriculum.
Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate candidate courses within the preservice teacher education program and the educational studies major/minor. Applicants must possess comprehensive knowledge of elementary & secondary level pedagogy, committed to excellence in teaching, and willing to collaborate with the community and area schools to form productive relationships. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Educational Foundations (educational psychology, history and philosophy of education, educational theories, and human growth and development).
Faculty teach three courses per semester and advise undergraduate students. The successful applicant must demonstrate strong potential for excellent teaching, service in a liberal arts college setting, and academic scholarship.
Preferred candidates possess a Ph.D./Ed.D; ABD or M.A. in Teacher Education, or other closely related field will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who are qualified to teach in multiple content areas and have at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience in K-12 or equivalent classroom settings.
The successful candidate must be committed to undergraduate teaching excellence, scholarship, academic advising, and the College’s liberal arts mission. Monmouth College aspires to be the home of a diverse, inclusive community of students, teacher/scholars and staff working as a team for the benefit of the students.
Monmouth College and the Department of Educational Studies value and affirm diversity. We strive to expose students to diverse people, ideas and cultures in order to facilitate deeper intellectual inquiry, encourage critical thinking, enhance empathy and develop civically engaged citizens who can succeed in a complex world.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and names and contact information of three references who can speak to your qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send all materials electronically to the Deena McLaughlin. Please use “Educational Studies Search” as the subject line.
Located in west central Illinois about 200 miles from Chicago, Monmouth College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 800 students. Monmouth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (PC-USA) and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. The average class size at Monmouth College is 14 students, with a 10:1 student to faculty ratio. For more information about the College, please see our mission statement. More information about our core and departmental curricula and the College may be found on the College’s website.
Competitive salary and attractive benefit package, including retirement plan, health and dental insurance plan, and certain tuition benefits for eligible dependents.
Staff positions
MONMOUTH COLLEGE
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS
September 9, 2024
Monmouth College seeks applications for the position of Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement. As a member of the development and College relations team, the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement plans and implements a comprehensive alumni engagement program designed to more broadly and deeply reconnect and integrate alumni with Monmouth College. Some essential duties include assisting in planning, organizing and executing a series of regional and national alumni events annually and initiating events, activities and programs that promote school spirit.
Full job description can be found here.
Competitive salary and attractive benefit package, including retirement plan, health and dental insurance plan, and certain tuition benefits for eligible dependents.
Applications will be accepted until position filled or search closed. Send letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three references via Email to dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu with the job title in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
September 3, 2024
POSITION DESCRIPTION/CLASSIFICATION: Custodial
INITIAL SCHEDULE: Initial work hours are tentatively scheduled to be 40 hours per week 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with 1/2 hour off for meal, Monday-Friday (Note: Work schedule is and will remain subject to change).
OTHER: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: mopping and waxing floors; sweeping; cleaning carpets, stairs, restrooms, and showers; dusting; refuse collection and removal; washing and drying laundry; moving furniture; etc. High school diploma, valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required. In addition to performing above tasks in a satisfactory manner, successful candidate must be able to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals in a public, multi-tasked, service-oriented environment.
Hourly wage of $16.15 plus attractive benefit package including health insurance with vision and dental, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave accrual, and tuition benefits for eligible dependents. Normal work schedule (40 hours per week), which is and will remain subject to change, is currently to be determined based on institutional need.
To apply, please complete the online application (opens in a new tab).
MONMOUTH COLLEGE
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS
July 31, 2024
The Monmouth College Office of Admission is seeking an enthusiastic, pro-active, critical thinker with great communication and relationship-building skills to join its growing admission staff. The successful candidate should be a self-starter, collegial and interested in helping shape the future of the Monmouth College community. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for growth.
Reporting to the Director of Admission, this position serves as a member of the admission team in the Enrollment Division. This position is primarily responsible for serving as a territory recruitment manager to achieve enrollment goals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Pro-actively and energetically serve as a member of the admission team managing a recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment goals for the College.
- Implement recruitment strategies as outlined in the enrollment plan in the assigned territory to include, but not limited to, high school visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events.
- Initiate, plan, and execute special projects in conjunction with the goals of the office.
- Work with current students, parents and alumni organizations that assist with the recruitment of students.
- Provide admission presentations and interviews to visitors during on and off-campus events.
- Review applications for admission and for academic scholarship.
- Counsel students and families of admission requirements, process guidelines, financial aid and scholarship information, residence life, athletics, fine arts, etc.
- Provide continual follow-up to students and parents via phone, text message, letters, email, and scheduled appointments.
- Complete regular reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and professional development.
- Adhere to all College policies and procedures regarding travel and other requirements.
- Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Full job description can be found here.
Competitive salary and attractive benefit package, including retirement plan, health and dental insurance plan, and certain tuition benefits for eligible dependents.
Applications will be accepted until position filled or search closed. Send letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three references to: Deena McLaughlin dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu. Please put “Admission Counselor” in subject line of email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
MONMOUTH COLLEGE
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS
July 31, 2024
Monmouth College seeks applications for the position of Assistant Director of Admission. The position serves as a member of the counseling team for the Office of Admission. The ideal candidate is an ambassador for the College and works to increase the public’s recognition of Monmouth College. All duties are to be performed in a manner supportive of the mission and values of Monmouth College.
Responsibilities include:
- Actively and energetically serve as a member of the Office of Admission managing a recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment goals for the College.
- Implement recruitment strategies as outlined in the enrollment plan in the assigned territory to include, but not limited to, high school visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events.
- Work with current students, parents and alumni organizations that assist with the recruitment of students.
- Provide admission presentations and interviews to visitors during on and off-campus events.
- Review applications for admission and for academic scholarship.
- Counsel students and families of admission requirements, process guidelines, financial aid and scholarship information, residence life, athletics, fine arts, etc.
- Provide continual follow-up to students and parents via phone, text message, letters, email, and scheduled in person and virtual appointments.
- Monitor, track, and analyze data associated with territory management, assuring that proper volume of contacts and outreach are occurring in territory.
Full job description can be found here.
Competitive salary and attractive benefit package, including retirement plan, health and dental insurance plan, and certain tuition benefits for eligible dependents.
Applications will be accepted until position filled or search closed. Send letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three references via Email to: Deena McLaughlin dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
MONMOUTH COLLEGE
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS
August 1, 2024
Do you ever wonder how a 15–22-year-old makes decisions? Do you like excel sheets and due dates? The Monmouth College Office of Admission is seeking an enthusiastic, pro-active, critical thinker with great communication and organizational skills to join its growing admission staff. The successful candidate should be a self-starter, collegial and interested in helping shape the future of the Monmouth College community.
Reporting to the Director of Admission and working closely with the Vice President for Enrollment Management, this position is primarily responsible for overseeing a comprehensive enrollment communication plan and will have limited territory management responsibility.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of departmental leadership: implement, and execute a comprehensive (first-year, transfer, international) undergraduate enrollment communication plan in collaboration with both internal and external partners across print, email, web, SMS social media channels and other external vendor sites.
Under departmental leadership’s direction, implement and execute messaging for all related audiences, such as parents and high school/community college counselors.
Collaborate with admission, student financial planning and marketing staff on comprehensive project management timelines to ensure deliverables are met by established deadlines.
Coordinate with the Director of Enrollment Visits & Events to develop all event related communications. Ensure a seamless communication experience for students attending a campus visit or event.
Collaborate with the College Communications & Marketing department on consistency of messaging, branding, and design for all enrollment communications. Review and gather internal approval for all print communications to ensure accuracy of content and consistency in messaging strategy.
Provide editing and writing (or source writing) support for enrollment email campaigns, print materials, web/social media content, etc.
Full job description here.
Competitive salary and attractive benefit package, including retirement plan, health and dental insurance plan, and certain tuition benefits for eligible dependents.
Applications will be accepted until position filled or search closed. Send letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three references to: Deena McLaughlin dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu. Please put “Enrollment Communications Coordinator” on subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Monmouth College
Monmouth, Illinois
June 7, 2024
Monmouth College seeks applications for a full-time, ten-month/year, non-exempt Biology Lab Manager beginning August 2024.
Job description: Oversee biology laboratory program; oversee biology equipment and facilities; oversee nearby field sites administered by the college.
Duties
- Coordinate and manage laboratories for the Biology Department, including:
- Ensure a safe laboratory environment for faculty and students (prepare lab safety materials,
train students, and coordinate faculty training as required in compliance with OSHA standards);
- Prepare lab setups (equipment, specimens, solutions, and materials) as required for all biology courses;
- Initiate and perform/request equipment maintenance and repair;
- Train, supervise, and evaluate student teaching assistants.
- Coordinate and manage stockroom and facilities, including:
- Oversee inventory and ordering for biology stockroom and labs;
- Supervise greenhouse maintenance;
- Maintain teaching collections and herbarium;
- Oversee live animals.
- Oversee nearby field sites administered by the college (Hamilton Pond, Spring Grove Cemetery, and the LeSuer Nature Preserve), including:
- Performing controlled burns of the foliage in the latter two sites each spring;
- Identifying and removing invasive species
- Planting new trees on a yearly basis.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor degree in physical sciences (biology preferred). Previous lab experiences preferred.
Located in west central Illinois about 200 miles from Chicago, Monmouth College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 800 students. Monmouth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (PC-USA) and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. The average class size at Monmouth College is 14 students, with a 10:1 student to faculty ratio. For more information about the College, please see our mission statement. More information about our core and departmental curricula and the College may be found on the College’s website.
Competitive salary and attractive benefit package.
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu to apply. Please put “Biology Lab Manager” in the subject line. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
MONMOUTH COLLEGE
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS
March 22, 2024
Monmouth College seeks applications for the full-time position of campus safety officer. Job duties include:
Patrol (vehicle and foot) of campus parking lots, campus property, and buildings; respond to campus emergencies, fire and trouble alarms, and maintenance situations; ensure proper evacuation of buildings during emergencies, documenting all responses, submit electronic incident reports, enforce College safety and parking policies; investigate incidents using College camera system, respond to medical emergencies, provide basic first aid, assist students and employees with vehicle issues, assist staff in locating and communicating with students.
Review the full position description here.
Applications will be accepted until position filled or search closed. Send letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three references via Email to: Deena McLaughlin at dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
MONMOUTH COLLEGE
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS
May 16, 2023
Monmouth College seeks applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. Reporting to the Director of Athletics and the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer is primarily responsible for assisting the head athletic trainer in the management of the sports medicine enterprise in the athletics department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with the direction and coordination of all coverage and services of the athletic training room, assisting with the management of all aspects of student-athlete medical care while participating, communicating regularly with appropriate personnel, contributing as a full member of the athletics department and Monmouth College community. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will operate in accordance with NATA, NCAA, Midwest Conference, Midwest Lacrosse Conference, Midwest Women’s Lacrosse Conference, St Louis Intercollegiate Golf Conference and Monmouth College rules and procedures. Credentials should reflect proven success or ability in working with student-athletes and other personnel in a highly demanding academic environment.
For more information about the position, please refer to the position description.
Competitive salary and attractive benefit package, including retirement plan, health and dental insurance plan, and certain tuition benefits for eligible dependents.
Applications will be accepted until position filled or search closed. Send letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three references via Email to: Deena McLaughlin at dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.