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Adjunct Instructor - DCCL: IDSL 855 Managing Financial Resources, Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL)
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Multiple Locations
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| Ferris State University seeks qualified candidates to teach part-time in the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program. Instruction occurs on campus, at off-campus locations, and online. Course Assignment: IDSL 855 Managing Financial Resources. Provides an overview of the budgetary concepts and processes that are foundational to the financial health of community colleges, including decision-making frameworks, analytical tools, capital planning, technology planning, and state and federal regulations and practices. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Applications will be retained until vacancies arise, at which time qualified candidates may be contacted. This posting is for a 7 ½ week mixed delivery course – typically one face-to-face weekend (either in Michigan or Houston, Texas) followed by online instruction. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment and the duration of time performing services for Ferris State University. Please note, if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment with Ferris will not continue. The anticipated start date of this position is May 2026 at the earliest and August 2026 at the latest. Required: Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, or JD) in a discipline relevant to community college leadership. Significant administrative experience in a community college or relevant subject-matter expertise (e.g., higher education finance, budgeting and resource allocation, strategic planning, or fiscal policy in postsecondary education). Applicants must demonstrate substantial leadership or administrative experience at the mid- to senior level within a community college or comparable higher education institution, along with documented teaching experience in higher education. |
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Adjunct Instructor - DCCL: IDSL 894 Practicum, Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL)
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Multiple Locations
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| Ferris State University seeks qualified candidates to teach part-time in the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program. Instruction occurs on campus, at off-campus locations, and online. Course Assignment: IDSL 894 Practicum. Course description: Provides an independent, individual learning experience designed specifically to meet the learner’s professional goals. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Applications will be retained until vacancies arise, at which time qualified candidates may be contacted. This posting is for a 7 ½ week mixed delivery course – typically one face-to-face weekend (either in Michigan or Houston, Texas) followed by online instruction. The candidate(s) must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment and the duration of time performing services for Ferris State University. Please note, if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment with Ferris will not continue. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2026 at the earliest and August 2026 at the latest. Required: Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, or JD) in a discipline relevant to community college leadership. Significant administrative experience in a community college or relevant subject-matter expertise (e.g., organizational leadership, higher education policy, institutional effectiveness, or student success initiatives). Applicants must demonstrate substantial leadership or administrative experience at the mid- to senior level within a community college or comparable higher education institution, along with documented teaching experience in higher education. |
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Secretary Level 2 - College of Arts, Sciences and Education
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The College of Arts, Sciences and Education seeks applicants for a Secretary Level 2. This position will support the delivery of academic functions within the college and provide primary support in the Social Work Department. The position will follow established college/departmental policies and procedures. The anticipated start date of this position is November 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Satisfactory completion of two years college or equivalent such as military technical training or business/technical schooling. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of work experience equals one year of education. Two years full-time secretarial work experience to include bookkeeping, supervisory responsibility, and public contact. |
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Administrative Specialist
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The administrative specialist supports the work of the Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications and serves as a key point of contact for the Marketing & Communications Team. In addition to these supports, daily responsibilities include operations such as reporting, departmental budgeting, utilizing Concur, managing travel, and being a faculty liaison. Position requires a significant degree of decision-making and independent action. Interact with tact and diplomacy with the campus community, vendors, members of the media, community members and other University constituents. Position reports to the Associate Vice President for Marketing & Communications. Required: Bachelor’s degree. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of education. Three years of relevant administrative assistant work experience at the leadership level. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Fully Online/Remote (Adjunct Faculty)
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| To support the instructional needs of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, the College of Pharmacy seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical manufacturing; Regulatory affairs. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses within the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program, which is delivered fully online. The candidate must possess a commitment to engaging students in a virtual environment. Successful candidates will have the ability to translate complex regulatory and manufacturing concepts into accessible, applied learning experiences. 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 100% online. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment and the duration of the time performing services for Ferris State University. Please note, if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment at Ferris will not continue. If you reside in Michigan, your position will be part of the Ferris Non-Tenure Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO). The anticipated start date of this position is October of 2025 at the earliest, and December of 2025 at the latest, allowing adequate time for course development in preparation for teaching during the Spring Semester. Required: Ph.D. ,PharmD, or MS in a related field. Minimum of three years of professional experience in either teaching regulatory affairs topics or employment within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in the area of regulatory affairs. |
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Personal Counselor/Assistant Professor
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| The Personal Counselor/Assistant Professor is a full time, tenure track, 12 month position. Personal Counselors are responsible for providing individual and group, short-term mental health counseling and crisis intervention for Ferris State University (FSU) students. This is an embedded position working at the KCAD Grand Rapids site. The position serves as the primary mental health provider for all Ferris Students taking classes in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area including KCAD, Ferris State P3 and P4 Pharmacy students, Ferris Grand Rapids students, Optometry students, and any other students taking classes through the Grand Rapids Success Hub. This position may also provide virtual services to Ferris students on the Big Rapids main campus as needed. Personal Counselors are tasked with providing outreach, education, consultation and training to students, faculty, and staff on mental health topics. As this embedded position is physically housed outside of Big Rapids, the selected candidate will be empowered to make changes and recommendations based on client’s unique needs and experiences at the Grand Rapids site. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong sense of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to operate as a part of a team, as well as independently. Required: Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and/or Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or comparable mental health professional degree. One year of demonstrated experience providing mental health therapy for clients with a wide range of psychological and emotional health concerns. Active license to practice in the state of Michigan. LMSW, LP, and/or LPC. LLMSW, LLP or LLC may be considered. |
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SLA Facilitator (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Clarifying course concepts, incorporating study skills, generating notes from
course lecture/lab, preparing workshop materials, meetings with course faculty, meetings with the Program Coordinator, adhering to program policies, and keeping appropriate workshop records as instructed. |
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Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) serves as the chief academic officer of Ferris State University (FSU) and provides leadership in promoting and accomplishing the mission of the University. The VPAA is involved with all aspects of FSU in the oversight, development, coordination, and implementation of academic goals, programs and educational policies; is leader and an advocate of faculty and students; promotes a collegial atmosphere in the University community; encourages shared governance, academic freedom, academic responsibility and academic innovation; prepares budget recommendations; reports to the President and is a member of the President's executive team; collaborates and coordinates with the team of Vice Presidents to lead and advise all aspects of the institution including enrollment. The Provost and Vice President Is responsible for the following areas: College of Arts, Sciences and Education; College of Business; College of Engineering Technology; College of Health Professions; Kendall College of Art and Design; Michigan College of Optometry; College of Pharmacy; University College; Extended and International Operations (Corporate and Professional Development, Graduate Studies, Statewide, Online, International Education); Ferris State University Charter Schools; Curriculum, Assessment and Accreditation; Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Pediatric Clinical Faculty (Part-Time)
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Flint, MI 48503
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| This position will initially involve in-person patient care at an MCO external clinic location (Flint, MI) two days per week and work in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and external partners to develop a patient base that will support future resident and/or externship education. This position will be responsible for clinic growth and development in coordination with Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and external partners. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at an approved Ferris site. Compensation for the position is determined by degree held, residency, experience and certifications. See Tiered schedule information: Tier 1 ($53.97/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) without Residency; and 2 years' experience; Tier 2 ($61.97/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency; and 3 years' experience; and Fellowship (FAAO, FOVDRA, etc.) or equivalent certifications ; Tier 3 ($69.97/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency; and 5 years' experience; and Fellowship; and national professional organization lectures/posters and/or other published works. The anticipated start date for this position is December 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: At the time of appointment, the applicant must hold the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. At the time of appointment, the applicant must have or be eligible for a Michigan optometry license with DPA and TPA certifications for appointment to the college's clinical staff. At least one year of pediatric or community health residency experience and 2 years of related clinical experience with a pediatric focus. In lieu of pediatric or community health residency, must have 3 years of related clinical experience with a pediatric focus. |
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ASC Office Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Applicants should have knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel. Experience with Navigate is preferred but not required. |
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Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Coordinate systems for Student Financial Services, manage student billing, manage scheduled system jobs, and manage data reports. Serve as Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance officer and is the liaison for all university departments that accept payments for the university. Serve as part of the administrative team to support university policies and values. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field. One year of full-time office experience in higher education with emphasis in financial transactions, dedicated customer service, and satisfaction. |
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Clerical General Level 1 - University Eye Center (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Provide clerical support to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education to include assisting faculty and staff with daily support needs and special projects, utilizing Microsoft systems and other various software programs. |
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Dining Supervisor- Quad Cafe (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Do you have prior experience working in on-campus dining units and are familiar with the jobs, policies, and procedures within the dining areas? If so, then this position may be for you. |
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Admissions Clerical I (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Join the Office in Admissions in moving prospective students Ferris Forward by providing exceptional customer service, assisting the processing team with incoming transcripts and providing office support. |
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Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs (ADASA) serves as Chief Academic Officer (COA), directing and coordinating all academic and student-related functions at Michigan College of Optometry (MCO). The ADASA provides leadership to ensure compliance with all accreditation standards related to academic affairs and student services. Specific responsibilities related to academic affairs include oversight of the curriculum, assessment of programmatic outcomes, setting faculty and student schedules, organizing disciplinary actions, developing policy letters, and maintaining faculty and student handbooks. Specific responsibilities related to student services include overseeing recruitment, admissions, student advising, development and analysis of key metrics that assess student success, well-being, and belonging. On behalf of the students in the Doctor of Optometry program, the ADASA will coordinate student interactions with the University registrar, financial aid office, graduation office, and other offices. The ADASA will provide leadership in awarding scholarships and awards, maintenance of student records, support of student organizations, and graduation of all students enrolled in the Doctor of Optometry and Bachelor of Vision Science degree programs. The ADASA is expected to establish and maintain a collaborative work environment with College and University faculty, staff, and administration, and College committees. The ADASA assumes the responsibilities and authority of the Dean of MCO when the Dean is unavailable. Limited clinical and instructional responsibilities may be assigned as determined to be appropriate based on expertise and academic background. Pursuit of research/scholarly activities is encouraged. The anticipated start date of this position is January of 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. |
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Administrative Specialist
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Administrative Specialist supports the coordination of the FerrisNow dual enrollment program and related initiatives, including secondary articulation agreements, recruitment and retention efforts, and administrative processes. The role also provides support for post-secondary school and transfer partnerships, including articulation and credit for prior learning. In addition to these supports, daily responsibilities include operations such as data collection and reporting, departmental budgeting, utilizing Concur (a travel and expense platform), managing travel, faculty liaison agreements/personnel action forms (PAFs), and overseeing high school adjunct/affiliate hiring processes. The Administrative Specialist serves as a contact for students, secondary and post-secondary partners, and internal stakeholders. Importantly, this position supports the work of two directors - one overseeing FerrisNow and one overseeing post-secondary school partnerships (articulation). The role is central to ensuring compliance with state and accreditation standards, sustaining dual enrollment growth, and maintaining strong relationships with K–12 and community college partners. It directly supports institutional enrollment, retention, and student success strategies. The anticipated start date for this position is November 2025; however, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. |
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Facilities Operations Assistant
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Work with Facilities Management personnel on the daily operational duties of the Work Control Center (WCC) for the Big Rapids Campus and KCAD Campus. Work independently to supervise the student employees in the work control center area. Assist patrons to utilize the computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) system and equipment. Provide clerical assistance to Facilities Management departments including processing payroll, data entry, and credit card reconciliations. This position is anticipated to be M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Three years of successful demonstrated hands-on experience responding to customer requests and issues in a call center/work distribution center/dispatcher/work control center or customer service environment. Experience working with computerized management software and Microsoft Office Suite. One year in a general office setting, preferably involving multi-line telephones and customer service. |
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Tutor 1 (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Do you have a passion for helping fellow students excel in their classes? If so, becoming a tutor may allow you to do just that. |
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Survey Equipment Room Atndt (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you interested in pursuing a career in surveying? If so, this position may be your opportunity to gain experience in surveying technology. |
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Construction Lab Ast/Tutor (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Computer Lab Assistants will work in the computer labs monitoring for GRN 259 and 269, check in/out customers, assisting users with questions, maintaining the cleanliness of the computer lab, and any other assigned duties. |
