Assistant/Associate Professor of Foundations – First Year Experience Program (Tenure-track)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI, prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. KCAD is seeking a full-time faculty for Foundations. The First Year Experience / Foundations program offers hands-on, integrative, studio-based courses utilizing both analog and digital formats. The program is currently seeking candidates to teach foundation courses. This position will start in August, 2025. Courses are to be taught in person on KCAD’s campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. Full time faculty members at KCAD teach 18 semester credit hours per academic year. As a KCAD faculty member, you will engage in three kinds of professional development: continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness, creative and/or scholarly contribution within your discipline, and a college service commitment that includes committee work and community engagement for the advancement of KCAD’s mission. You will actively advise students regarding their academic plan and progress as well as their co-curricular and post-graduation opportunities. The KCAD Foundations Program propels all first-year students toward a deeper understanding of how their individual creativity relates to the world-at-large, helping connect their passion for making to career opportunities from the moment they arrive on campus. Within this shared learning experience, students freely blend traditional, current, and experimental approaches to art and design, giving them agency to build skills and knowledge that are personally and professionally meaningful. At the same time, they interrogate accepted standards and link history to contemporary practice, exploring how creativity has continually shaped the human experience and imagining what possibilities lie ahead. |
Assistant/Associate Professor of Photography (Tenure-track)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. Fulltime faculty members at KCAD teach 18 semester credit hours per academic year, typically 3 courses each fall and spring semester. As a KCAD faculty member, you will engage in three kinds of professional development: continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness, creative and/or scholarly contribution within your discipline, and a college service commitment that includes committee work and community engagement for the advancement of KCAD’s mission. You will actively advise students regarding their academic plan and progress as well as their co-curricular and post-graduation opportunities. The Photography Program challenges students to express ideas, investigate conditions, and communicate specifically and effectively with lens-based imagery. A course of study emphasizing the history, technique, production and critique of photography prepares graduates for a wide variety of opportunities in photography including the fine arts, advertising, commercial, documentary work, and graduate studies. Teaching assignments within the BFA Photography Program include a full range of technical, aesthetic, and theoretical subjects from beginning camera and darkroom usage, lighting and digital applications, to the senior thesis project. Teaching assignments may include courses outside of the Photography program. Courses are to be taught in person on KCAD’s campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. Required: MFA in Photography (or) MFA in Studio Art. Minimum of two years of university or college-level teaching experience beyond teaching assistantships. Evidence of ongoing scholarly and/or creative activity, such as a strong regional/national exhibition record and commitment to personal artistic practice. |
Communication & CRM Coordinator
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Under the supervision of the Manager of Enrollment Technical Services (or designee), the position will be responsible for configuration, maintenance, testing, and support of the CRM platform to successfully meet university enrollment goals. This also includes serving as the liaison with campus constituents, forming relationships and expanding the use of the current CRM. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Management or related field. Experience in data analytics, report writing and data hygiene. |
Disability & Accessibility Resource Ctr Clerical General II (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Do you have a positive attitude and enjoy assisting others? If so, the position of Clerical General Level II in the Disability and Accessibility Resource Center (DARC) may be your opportunity to continue to expand your work experience. |
Software Engineering Intern (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Qualified candidates will engage in services and research related to the design and implementation of Software applications |
EIO Clerical General Level I (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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The Clerical General Level I position will consist of office work and will allow you to expand your knowledge in Microsoft programs and other general office duties. |
Assistant Professor - Teacher Education
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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The School of Education seeks applications for an Assistant Professor to teach foundational and methodological courses in elementary, secondary, and/or early childhood education. Duties will include attending department meetings, advising early childhood, elementary and secondary education students, and participating in accreditation process, etc. Teaching on-campus and off-campus courses, face-to-face, synchronous and asynchronous online courses will be based on department need. Courses are to be taught in person on Ferris State University's Main Campus. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The start date of this position is August 2025. Required: Ed. D. or Ph.D. in education or closely related field completed by Aug. 1, 2025. Minimum of 18 credits in elementary, secondary, or early childhood education at a master's level or higher. Teacher certification or ability to become certified. 3-5 years of experience teaching birth to grade 12. (Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.). |
Adjunct Instructor 1 - Architecture and Facility Management
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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The Architecture and Facility Management Department seeks applications for a part-time, temporary faculty position. Responsibilities involve teaching one or more courses in the following degree programs: AAS in Architectural Technology or BS in Architecture and Sustainability. In addition to the more common topics associated with the degree programs, experience in architectural design, construction detailing and documents utilizing AutoCAD and Revit, digital architectural presentation utilizing software such as Revit, Formit, Autodesk 3DS Max, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, will be considered. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2025 at the earliest and August 2025 at the latest. Required: For 100 and 200 level courses: A Bachelor of Science in Architecture. For 300 and 400 level courses: A Bachelor or Master of Architecture, or a Bachelor of Science in Architecture plus a master’s degree in a related field such as building science, design studies, landscape architecture, commensurate with the topic being taught. Professional work experience and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. |
Violence Prevention Peer Educator (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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The Anti-Violence Alliance is seeking a student to assist them with creating new prevention initiatives and amplifying existing efforts on campus. This position is relevant for students pursuing degrees in communications, criminal justice, graphic design, social sciences, or women's studies. |
Ferris Outfitters Service Representative (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Ferris Outfitters is seeking students for the Service Representative position. This position may be your opportunity for growth and leadership available. |
Accreditation in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education Specialist
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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The College of Arts, Sciences and Education (CASE) seeks applications for an Accreditation Specialist who will coordinate all aspects of national accreditation, including unit accreditation review, state and national pre-visits and visits, and manage the analysis and reporting of data. This position will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administration, and students in the college to develop, implement, and monitor a system of assessment and continuous improvement to ensure programs are meeting learning outcomes and standards appropriate for accreditation and other reporting requirements. CASE currently has two accredited programs, the School of Education and the Social Work program. This position may also assist to improve our readiness for large Federal grants (FIPSE, HRSA, etc.) that require extensive data not typically collected or readily available at Ferris. This position will report directly to the CASE Dean and work closely with dept. chairs/heads that have accredited/specialized programs. The anticipated start date for this position is December 2024. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Educational Leadership, Healthcare, Evaluation and Measurement or closely related field. Two years of experience working with accreditation, assessment, and evaluation. Experience with data aggregation, analysis and measurement techniques. Ability to complete tasks with accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness. Ability to work with a variety of systems and software tools to extract data and format into reports and to utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to analyze data and present results. Strong written and verbal skills. |
Adjunct Instructor 1 - Health Information Technology
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Multiple Locations
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Provide online didactic instruction for students in the Associate of Applied Science of Health Information Technology program as assigned in the College of Health Professions. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught online. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is January of 2025 at the earliest and August 2025 at the latest. Required: Bachelor's degree in health information management. Minimum three years in a health information management department. |
Enterprise Application Analyst II
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Performs routine business analysis work. Work involves gathering, developing, and documenting user requirements; reviewing, assessing, and developing processes to carry out department level functions; creating and validating automation and reports based on user input and testing; assisting with post-implementation support of systems; and providing support for the systems development life cycle. Works under moderate supervision and may supervise student employees. Capable of handling multiple projects at once and can work well with a team of both IT and functional users. Required: Bachelor's degree in a related IT field. At least two years in a business analyst or similar position, experience in higher education preferred. |
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor - Primary Care Disease Emphasis - Michigan College of Optometry
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position. The successful applicant will assume duties in patientcare and teaching in the clinic, classroom, and laboratories. The faculty member will be expected to develop in the areas of patient care, teaching/advising, scholarly/professional activities, and service. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising graduate professional students, participation in university and professional committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance. Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus. Courses are to 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. The anticipated start date of this position is December 2024 at the earliest and August 2025 at the latest. Required: At the time of appointment, the applicant must hold the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and must either have completed an accredited optometric residency or have an equivalent degree or experience in patient care. At the time of appointment, the applicant must have or be eligible to obtain a Michigan optometry license with DPA and TPA certifications and be eligible for appointment to the clinical staff of the college. At least one year of residency experience, or 5 years of consistent clinical experience post-graduation if no residency was completed, or commensurate work/professional experience. |
Associate Dean, College of Engineering Technology (CET)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology, is an administrative position with an anticipated start in the spring of 2025. However, this is an estimate and may be revised if needed. This position works under broad administrative direction with significant responsibility in operations, assessment, student recruitment, retention, and compliance. This is a 12-month administrative appointment that requires understanding of the programs within the CET, willingness to work closely with faculty, students, and staff across the departments of the CET, as well as with the college Deans and Provost's office, while paying attention to detail in meeting the needs of the CET related to accreditation, efficiency, program quality, enrollment, operations, and industry partnerships. The Associate Dean is expected to be strategic, process-oriented, flexible, willing to work closely with faculty, and committed to the career-focused mission of the CET. The Associate Dean will work integrally with the Dean to oversee course scheduling and enrollment management; provide oversight/coordination that includes, but is not limited to, working with faculty on curriculum development for new academic programs, including credit and non-credit certificate development; and work collaboratively with programs for assessment, accreditation, and academic program reviews. |
EIO Clerical General Level I (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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The Clerical General Level I position will consist of office work and will allow you to expand your knowledge in Microsoft programs and other general office duties. |
David L Eisler Center Student Manager (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Under the supervision of Associate Dean of Student Life, the Student Manager is responsible for the general operation of the David L. Eisler Center at night and on weekends. |
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Art History - Full-time Term Appointment (non-tenure-track)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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One-year term appointment faculty members at KCAD teach 18 semester credit hours for the academic year: 3 courses each fall and spring semester. As a KCAD term appointment faculty member, you will engage in three kinds of professional development: continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness, creative and/or scholarly contribution within your discipline, and a college service commitment that includes committee work and community engagement for the advancement of KCAD’s mission. You will actively advise students regarding their academic plan and progress as well as their co-curricular and post-graduation opportunities. This is a full-time, one-year term (temporary), non-tenure-track faculty appointment with the possibility of renewal. Courses are to be taught in person on KCAD’s campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The Art History Program serves students in all the art and design programs as well as Art History majors. We seek an outstanding educator who is an engaging speaker and can motivate and inspire students. Teaching assignments within the BA program include the first-year Art History survey (Global Art I and II), existing KCAD Art History courses, and other classes appropriate to the candidate’s areas of specialization and student needs. It is essential that the chosen candidate have the ability to teach some existing KCAD art history classes beyond the survey. This position is open to candidates specializing in any historical period or geographic area in art history; however, preference will be given to candidates who can teach non-Western art and architecture and/or global art and design. Required: Master’s degree in Art History or related field. Minimum of one year of full-time college teaching experience beyond teaching assistant (TA) appointments. |
Assistant or Associate Professor of Construction Technology & Management (9-Month, Tenure-Track)
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Multiple Locations
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Primary responsibilities include teaching and advising students in a four-year BS Construction Management program (accredited by the American Council for Construction Education – ACCE) and in two separate two-year AAS programs – Building Construction Technology and Civil Engineering Technology. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2025 at the earliest and August 2025 at the latest. Required: Master's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, or Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or appropriate related field AND five years full-time US construction experience (commercial or industrial) OR Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or appropriate related field AND an MBA plus eight years full-time US construction experience (commercial or industrial) with increasing levels of responsibility OR Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or appropriate related field and eight years full-time US construction experience (commercial or industrial) with increasing levels of responsibility. A Master's degree in field or an approved related field will be required prior to tenure. Required work experience is based on degree attained. Higher level degree (PhD) in Construction Management or closely related degree requires five years full-time US construction experience (commercial or industrial). If a candidate has a PhD in a closely related field, but not actually Construction Management, the Master's degree must be in Construction Management and five years full-time commercial or industrial construction experience is required. |
Assistant Professor - Teacher Education
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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The School of Education seeks applications for an Assistant Professor to teach education courses in elementary, secondary, and/or early childhood. Duties will include attending department meetings, advising students, and participating in accreditation process, etc. Teaching on-campus and off-campus courses, face-to-face, synchronous and asynchronous online courses will be based on department need. Courses are to be taught in person on Ferris State University's Main Campus. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2025 or August 2025 at the latest. Required: Ph.D. or Ed. D. in Education or closely related field. Minimum of 18 credits in elementary, secondary, or early childhood education at bachelor or master's level. Teacher certification or ability to become certified. Three to 5 years of experience teaching at the birth to 5 year or K-12 level. (Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.) |