Southwestern Community College is currently accepting applications for the following positions. You can find application information on the How to Apply page. Check back for future job listings and career opportunities at SWCC.
Published May 19, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Responsibilities include assisting the head coach with recruiting, skills development, practices, games and all other facets of the program.
Published May 19, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Southwestern Community College's department of athletics is seeking an academic success coach for all student-athletes. The success coach will play an integral role in providing academic counseling and support while monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes. The individual will work collaboratively across campus to develop and coordinate an academic assistance program designed to enable student-athletes to receive appropriate and timely academic assistance and to develop viable educational goals and academic strategies to achieve those goals. The success coach will work to ensure compliance with SWCC, ICCAC, and NJCAA rules and regulations. This is a one-year, renewable position funded through the AmeriCorps program. The success coach will receive a living allowance and an education award upon successful completion of their term of service.
Published April 30, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Individual will be working with participants in the Student Support Services Program and will be primarily responsible for providing academic and/or career advising; hiring, training and supervision of tutors/mentors and the work study budget associated with these students among other personnel essential duties. Work schedule will typically align with the college academic year; additional days will also be scheduled to help with student orientations and other needs as determined by the college.
Published April 30, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Individual will assist the early childhood program director (ECE) in fulfilling the goals and objective of the ECE Parents as Teachers program by providing family support and parent education to parents in the community.
Published April 30, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Responsible for recruiting students into the Student Support Services Program and will primarily be responsible for establishing eligibility of participants, and providing academic and/or career advising; planning student workshops and events; arranging campus visits for program participants among other essential duties. The ability to transport students to area colleges for transfer visits is required.
Published April 29, 2026
LOCATION: RED OAK, IOWA
Southwestern is seeking applications for a carpentry and building trades instructor for the Red Oak career academy program. The successful individual will be responsible for the overall supervision of the carpentry and building trades career academy program, which includes teaching a variety of courses and supervising the construction of a residential home. The teaching assignment will involve training students through classroom instruction, hands-on demonstration, and lab experiences. The successful candidate will also possess strong organizational and leadership skills, demonstrate cooperative teamwork ability, and be attentive to detail.
Published April 24, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Southwestern Community College is actively seeking a full-time director of residential life. This position will play a pivotal role in providing strategic vision and direction for residential life. The director will work collaboratively across campus to coordinate, facilitate, and supervise all operations of the residential facilities. The individual will be responsible for hiring, training and supervising all housing coordinators and resident assistants. The director will spearhead residential life activities to create a sense of belonging and engagement amongst the residents. The director must be highly organized, skilled at conflict resolution, and an excellent communicator. This is a year-long position, and the individual will have the option to live on campus in the director of residential life apartment.
Published April 7, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Individual will be responsible for leading the music program and teaching music theory, aural skills, voice, and piano. Ability to offer instruction in multiple instruments and musical genres, including jazz and classical, is desirable.
Published March 26, 2026
LOCATION: CRESTON, IOWA
Actively seeking a health occupations education instructor for Southwestern Business & Community Development department at the Creston campus.
Published March 6, 2026
LOCATION: RED OAK, IOWA
Actively seeking a health occupations adjunct instructor for Southwestern’s Nurse Assisting certificate program in Red Oak.
Published March 5, 2026
LOCATION: CRESTON, IOWA
Responsibilities include assisting the head coach with recruiting, skills development, practices, games, and all other facets of the program.
Published March 4, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Actively seeking a health occupations adjunct instructor for Southwestern’s nurse assisting certificate program at the Creston campus.
Published February 27, 2026
LOCATION: MOUNT AYR, IOWA
Southwestern is seeking applications for a full or part-time automotive repair technology instructor for the automotive repair technology career academy program in Mount Ayr. The successful individual will be responsible for classroom and lab instruction in a variety of automotive courses.
Published February 24, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Southwestern Community College is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Adult Education and Literacy (AEL). This position plans, develops, and promotes adult education and literacy activities and opportunities throughout merged area XIV, supporting individuals in achieving higher educational advancement, workforce readiness, and personal growth. The director provides leadership and oversight of Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programming and ensures compliance with all state and federal requirements.
Published February 16, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Individual will be responsible for leading Southwestern Community College’s men's and women’s wrestling programs including the recruiting, coaching, and the overall direction of each program within the athletic department. The director’s primary role in the 2026-27 academic year will be recruiting to field a full team for the men’s and women’s programs for the following academic year. Roster numbers will be communicated through the athletic director and dean of student services. The director of wrestling programs will be responsible for directing a camp during the summer months and assisting with all Southwestern athletic fundraising activities.
Published February 12, 2026
LOCATION: OSCEOLA, IOWA
Individual will be responsible for preparing and teaching basic skills, English literacy, and High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) subject areas (reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics) to students enrolled in the SWCC Adult Education and Literacy program. Candidate must evaluate and report adult student progress and level completion according to state/federal guidelines, and must have good communication and computer skills. Bachelor’s degree required, in education preferred.
Published January 13, 2026
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
The student accounts specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of Southwestern Community College’s student accounts and billing functions. This position requires accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of tuition, fees, payments, and refunds. The student accounts specialist is a key contributor to the institution’s financial health and student experience by ensuring accounts are accurate, payments are processed promptly, delinquent accounts are monitored, and students get the support they need when student account questions arise.
Published October 30, 2025
LOCATION: OSCEOLA, IOWA
Individual will provide instruction for non-credit English as a Second Language classes, which includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The candidate will conduct student orientations; manage student intake procedures, and testing and tracking of student information and progress. The candidate must have good communication and computer skills. Bachelor’s degree required, in education preferred.
Published October 15, 2025
LOCATION: CRESTON, IOWA
Individual(s) will be responsible for operating a public transit bus to service and transport passengers for Southwestern’s off-premise activities. The driver shall comply with all regulations and stipulations appropriate and specified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Published August 15, 2025
LOCATION - CRESTON, IOWA
Individual will provide instruction for non-credit English as a Second Language classes, which includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The candidate will conduct student orientations; manage student intake procedures, and testing and tracking of student information and progress. The candidate must have good communication and computer skills. Bachelor’s degree required, in education preferred.
Published February 26, 2024
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