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Assistant Professor - Management (Tenure Track - 9 month) |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
34400 - Management
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| Advertised Salary: |
$95,000-$100,000 Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. |
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Benefits:
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Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Faculty Health Benefit Plans
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| FLSA: |
Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Continuing |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Full-Time |
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| Union Group: |
Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA) |
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| Term of Position: |
9 Month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
The College of Business at Ferris State University seeks a pool of outstanding applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in business and management. Faculty are expected to create meaningful, student-centered learning experiences, provide academic advising, and incorporate current technology into their instruction.
The successful candidate will contribute to curricular development, participate in assessment of student learning, and support ongoing program enhancement. We seek someone who is committed to engaging students beyond the classroom, supporting existing academic initiatives, and mentoring students beyond traditional advising expectations.
Faculty are also expected to engage in scholarly or professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees. Off-campus and online teaching may be required. Courses will be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.
The anticipated start date is August of 2026 at the earliest and January of 2027 at the latest. |
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| Position Type: |
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing |
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| Required Education: |
Doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) in Management or a closely related field.
If the doctorate is in a closely related field, a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Management courses are required.
ABD will be considered.
Degree must be from an accredited institution. |
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| Required Work Experience: |
Three years of industry experience. |
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Reaching
- Repetitive movement
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
Graduate of a specialized business-accredited program (e.g., ACBSP, AACSB).
Entrepreneurial or small business management experience.
Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Demonstrated ability to engage students outside the classroom (e.g., study abroad, field experiences, coordinating academic centers).
MBA degree. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Teach a full-time course load during the 9-month academic year, including possible off-campus or online instruction.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
Participate in student recruitment efforts throughout the year, including Dawg Days, Admitted Student Days, and outreach visits to high schools or career and technical centers; some Saturday events may be required.
Serve on program committees and represent the program(s) on College and University committees.
Maintain records and conduct assessment, advising, and all other administrative features of the position in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the university, college, school, department, and/or program.
Contribute to curricular development and help advance new academic initiatives. Remain current in the discipline through professional development, scholarly activity, and active involvement with relevant professional organizations; may serve as a program liaison when appropriate.
Ferris State University's philosophy places excellence in teaching as the priority while encouraging involvement in scholarly activity.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote and develop university enrollment, retention, and student success initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administration on initiatives that support FSU goals and objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Teaching Philosophy
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| Optional Documents: |
Additional documents that may be important to the position (professional license, second degree, etc.) |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Doctorate degree.
Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Certificates/Licenses/Transcripts (OPTIONAL): Applicant may attach additional documents that may be important to the position (professional license, second degree, etc.) |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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January 5, 2026 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
Yes |
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Posting Close Date:
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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