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Adjunct Instructor - Geography (Part-time, Temporary)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education seeks applicants to provide instruction for a variety of face-to-face and online Geography courses on the Big Rapids, MI campus. Needs vary from semester to semester and may include introductory courses in World Regional Geography, Cultural Geography, Weather and Climate, Physical Geography, and GIS as well as upper-level courses as determined by instructor qualification and departmental needs. 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 at Ferris State University's Big Rapids campus and potentially online. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after being accepted for employment. The anticipated start dates for these positions are August 2026 or January 2027, depending on departmental needs. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc. Required: Master's degree in Geography; GIS, Physical Geography, or Human Geography specialties within the master’s degree may apply for some courses. Higher education teaching experience. |
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Personal Counselor Temporary (17 weeks)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| This is a temporary, 17-week clinical position. The position will provide individual, couple, and group short-term mental health counseling and crisis intervention for Ferris State University (FSU) students. This position will start August 24th 2026 and will conclude December 11th 2026. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc. Required: Master's Degree in Professional Counseling, and/or Counseling Psychology, and/or Clinical Psychology, and/or Social Work, and/or Marriage and Family Therapy and/or comparable mental health professional degree. Active license (or application for license pending) to practice in the state of Michigan, LMSW and/or LLP and/or LPC and/or LP, TLLP or LLPC, LLMSW. Demonstrated experience in counseling clients with a wide range of psychological and emotional health concerns. |
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Carpenter/Locksmith
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Perform skilled trades work in locksmithing and carpentry on University owned buildings and furnishings. The normal working hours are typically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. However, may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends including responding to emergency calls. If required by job duties, employee must be able to fulfill the University's requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys. Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain locksmith certification and training within one year from date of hire. Completion of a carpenter apprenticeship program, or at least six years of a combination of residential and/or commercial construction experience to include new framing, renovation, repairs, replacements, and furniture installation. |
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Custodian
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Perform custodial duties independently or within a team environment as assigned, providing a high standard of cleanliness. This position is a Custodian, S-Th, 10:30 pm - 7:00 am. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Valid driver’s license. Custodial/Janitorial work experience in a commercial-hospital-school environment, in a commercial cleaning service, or completion of the Ferris State University JANUS (custodial) training. Demonstrated experience with correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaner, automatic scrubber, high speed burnisher, single disc scrubber, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment or other essential or similar custodial equipment. |
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Grounds Worker Applicator
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Perform independent maintenance and repair of campus grounds, roads, walks, plant life, irrigation systems, and grounds equipment using approved environmental and ecological practices. Normal working hours are M-F, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. This position may require availability to work other shifts, weekends, and evenings, including overtime and responding to emergency calls. If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University requirements concerning the issuance and use of University keys. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Valid driver's license. Valid (current) State of Michigan Pesticide Application License Category (Core, 3A, 3B). Three years full-time equivalent landscape maintenance and landscape construction functions as performed in a residential and/or commercial setting. Commercial pesticide spray experience. |
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Food Service Worker
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| A position classified as a Food Service Worker is available with Dining Services at the Rock Café. The normal working hours are 6am to 2:30pm, Sunday through Thursday. Days off are Friday and Saturday. This position will begin on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The employee may be required to work other times, including days/evenings and/or weekends. If required by job duties, employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys. Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply. Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers and maintaining assigned area. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service to include food preparation. |
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Temporary Dishmachine Operator
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| A position classified as a Temporary Dish Machine Operator is available with Dining Services at The Rock Café. The normal working hours for the fall semester (beginning the week of August 16th) are 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off. The current summer schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with Friday and Saturday off. The exact duration of this temporary position is undetermined at this time, but it will not exceed one year. The employee may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends. If required by job duties, employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys. Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply. Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers and maintaining assigned area. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service to include food preparation. |
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Part-Time Dining Services
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Dining Services is seeking hard working individuals to join a team of professionals dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Several positions classified as part time continuing are available to assist in providing support in our retail, catering and residential food service operations, working up to 28 hours a week. Duties vary and could include greeting customers, processing meal plans, cash and credit card transactions utilizing a point of sales system, assisting with food production and service of food as needed. Individuals in this position will be exposed to all food types (ex. shellfish, peanuts, & fruit) in an environment where industrial strength cleaners are used. Work hours may vary, and you may be required to be on-call, work evenings, weekends and holidays. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Demonstrated history of effective interpersonal communication, teamwork, and providing cheerful customer assistance. |
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Facilities - Mail Center Clerk (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| This position will allow you to drive around on campus, to different buildings, to distribute mail/packages. |
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Residential Advisor (Student Position) 26/27
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Residential Advisor (RA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. They are responsible for working closely with staff and students in creating and maintaining an atmosphere that promotes academic success, personal development, and an understanding of diversity through responsible community living in university residence halls. The RA will assume responsibility for a specific section within a on campus residential community. |
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Housing Community Advisor (Student Position) 26/27
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Community Advisor (CA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. They are responsible for the safety and security of the community within East Campus Suites (ECS) or West Campus Apartments (WCA) as well as administrative tasks for multiple aspects of the community. The CA will assume responsibility for a specific building within the ECS complex or court with the WCA complex. |
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Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor
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Multiple Locations
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| The Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor, provides academic advising for those in statewide and online programs that will include assisting students in the development of academic plans and course schedules, advising on academic program changes, and meeting with prospective students and their families. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with summer orientation and registration, responding to program inquiries, and maintaining timely communication with students. This position will be located on the east side of Michigan. Some travel is required. The anticipated start of this position is September 2026; however, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. |
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Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor
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Multiple Locations
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| The Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor, provides academic advising for students in the College of Engineering Technology programs. This includes assisting students in the development of academic plans and course schedules, advising on academic program changes, and meeting with prospective students and their families. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with summer orientation and registration, responding to inquiries regarding programs, and maintaining timely communication with students. The anticipated start date for this position is September 2026; however, this is an estimate and may be revised if needed. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Management
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The College of Business at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants to teach undergraduate courses in at least one of the following disciplines: management, lean, or supply chain management, via face-to-face and/or mixed delivery. The College of Business is dedicated to providing a learning experience that instills in its students the knowledge, competencies, and skills for entry-level employment and career advancement in their chosen careers. To facilitate this, faculty are expected to be student-oriented and able to integrate current technology into the learning environment. Office hours are required: one per week for each course taught. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses or an approved FSU site. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Manufacturing
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The School of Design and Manufacturing invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. Position requires teaching undergraduate-level lectures and laboratory coursework in a "hands-on" academic environment. 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 or approved FSU sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest. |
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Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor provides academic advising for students in College of Health Professions programs. This includes assisting students in developing academic plans and course schedules, advising on academic program changes, and meeting with prospective students and their families. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with summer orientation and registration, responding to inquiries regarding programs, and maintaining timely communication with students. The anticipated start date of this position is September 2026; however, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F-1 EADs, OPT, H-1 B, etc. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Political Science (Part-time, Temporary)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education seeks applicants to teach a variety of face-to-face and online Political Science courses on the Big Rapids, MI campus. Needs vary from semester to semester and may include introductory courses in American Government and other Political Science courses, as determined by instructor qualifications and departmental needs. 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's sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start dates for these positions are August 2026 or January 2027, depending on departmental needs. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc. Required: Master's degree in Political Science. Higher education teaching experience. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Psychology (Part-time, Temporary)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education seeks applicants to provide instruction for a variety of face-to-face and online Psychology courses on the Big Rapids, MI campus. Needs vary from semester to semester and may include Introduction to Psychology and/or other Psychology courses as determined by instructor qualification and departmental needs. 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's sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start dates of these positions are August 2026 or January 2027, depending on department needs. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc. Required: Master's degree in Psychology. Higher education teaching experience. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Sociology (Part-Time, Temporary)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education seeks applicants to provide instruction for a variety of face-to-face and online Sociology courses on the Big Rapids campus. The courses may include Introductory Sociology, Social Problems, Marriage and Family, Social Stratification, Race and Ethnicity in the US, World Urban Sociology, and/or other upper-level sociology courses, as determined by the qualifications of the instructor and the needs of the department. 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 Ferris State's sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. Required: Master's degree in Sociology. |
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Adjunct Instructor- Product Design Engineering Technology
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Multiple Locations
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| The School of Automation, Mechanical & Manufacturing Systems invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Product Design Engineering Technology program. This position requires teaching undergraduate-level lecture and laboratory coursework in concept development, design, prototyping, and CAD skills. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest. 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 by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc. |
