| Position Title: |
Assistant Professor – Welding |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
38470 - Welding
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| Advertised Salary: |
$70,000 - $90,000 Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) |
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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 Engineering Technology (CET) at Ferris State University invites applicants for a tenure track position in the discipline of Welding Technology (WELT) AAS and Welding Engineering Technology (WELE) BS programs. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate-level lecture and laboratory coursework in process-oriented, “hands-on” AAS and BS degree programs. The successful candidate will have a broad background in welding processes, welding procedures, and technical problem-solving within the welding field. Coursework includes welding procedure writing, code interpretation, manual, semi-automatic and automated welding and weldment design and fabrication. This position requires the individual to develop and deliver lectures, demonstrate welding and related processes/equipment, and maintain laboratory facilities and equipment. Other responsibilities include assisting in program development, equipment selection, performing academic advising, recruiting students to the program, and serving on department, college, and university committees. Candidates must be willing to participate in a faculty team environment and maintain a working relationship with the welding industry. A professional development plan will be maintained as well as an active membership in the American Welding Society.
The successful candidate will also be instrumental in continuous improvement and curriculum development in accordance with ABET-ETAC accreditation criteria. Interfacing with industry and external agencies to direct the growth and development of the program will be expected in activities such as senior projects, grants, and advisory roles.
The anticipated start date of this position is August 2024 at the earliest and January 2025 at the latest. |
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| Position Type: |
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing |
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| Required Education: |
Master’s degree in Welding Engineering Technology or Welding Engineering or a closely related field and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses taught or
A master’s or higher-level degree out of field with at least one bachelor or associate degree in Welding Technology, Welding Engineering Technology or Welding Engineering and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses taught
A bachelor’s degree in field and 7 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses taught with the ability to obtain a master’s degree within 5 years of the date of hire. |
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| Required Work Experience: |
Commensurate with level of education. See Required Education above. |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
The primary professional responsibilities are teaching and the provision of counseling, library, and other educational services.
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). Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
Development and delivery of theoretical and practical academic course content in WELT and WELE programs.
Commit to student success through advising, recruiting, curriculum development and assessment.
Broad background in welding processes and procedures, and technical problem-solving within the welding field.
Develop and deliver lectures, demonstrate welding and related processes/equipment, and maintain laboratory facilities and equipment.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
University, College, and Program committee assignments.
Able to collaborate with faculty, students, and administrators to foster excellence in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Communication skills (both written and oral) commensurate with the delivery of exceptional instruction in an educational engineering technology environment both in the classroom and laboratory for a diverse audience.
Facilitate weekly office hours per policy.
Assisting in program development and equipment selection.
Participate in a faculty team environment and maintain a working relationship with the welding industry.
Active membership in the American Welding Society. |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
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| Optional Documents: |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of applied degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed college coursework or attained a degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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April 1, 2024 |
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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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