What is the hiring process at Defiance College?

1. Application: Prospective employees are encouraged to explore the Defiance College careers webpage and get information on Defiance College's business, culture, and available jobs.

   Once an opportunity of interest is identified, prospects are encouraged to apply by emailing a letter of interest, resume, and salary expectations to employment@defiance.edu.

   There may be additional requirements such as a statement of teaching philosophy and professional references depending on the position that you are applying for.

   Please note that full COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment depending on the role and location. If you have concerns, please discuss this with a member of the internal recruitment team.

2. Interview: Your application will be reviewed by a member of the internal recruitment team. If your skills seem to be a match for the role, you will be contacted to set up a phone interview.

   During the phone interview, you will discuss the role in greater detail and get to ask any questions you have regarding the role and/or the college. If you are still interested and the recruitment team feels that you are a good fit, you will move on to the panel interview.

   The panel interview usually takes place on the Defiance College campus and will include a tour around the facility. The focus of the interview varies based on the position that you have applied for, but the main thing they want to know is what you can bring to the school.

   Applicants who are applying for a teaching position should be prepared to actually teach a lesson during their interview and to answer questions such as:

   • What qualities make you an effective lecturer?

   • Describe your current research

   • Describe your teaching philosophy

   • What do you like and dislike about teaching?

3. Offer and Onboarding: If you are selected for the role, a member of the internal recruitment team will contact you to review the offer letter details, benefits, and more information on your new career at Defiance College.

   Once you have accepted an offer, you will be asked to complete forms and start the pre-onboarding process. You will also be required to submit a drug test and background check. The internal recruitment team member will provide you with more detailed information on how to complete these steps.

Use the interview to showcase your experience and demonstrate that you have the skills to succeed at Defiance College.

Prior to your interview, try to find out the names and positions of the people you will be interviewing with. Do your best to research who they are and what their roles are. This will help you be better prepared with questions.