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Assistant Professor of Mathematics |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
33600 - Social Sciences
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| Advertised Salary: |
$71,500-76,000; Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.) |
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Benefits:
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Comprehensive benefits 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: |
Academic Year (faculty) |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
The Mathematics Department in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at Ferris State University seeks qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in mathematics. The successful candidate will instruct general education and programmatic courses in various areas of mathematics, engage in relevant scholarship, guide undergraduate projects, work with faculty to implement recent curricular and instructional reforms, and support retention.
Additional responsibilities include advising students; contributing to the department, college, university, and profession through participation on committees and other forms of service or scholarly activity; and participating in appropriate, ongoing professional development.
Teaching may include undergraduate and graduate courses.
Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, faculty are expected to be student-oriented, advise, and integrate current technology into the learning environment.
Additionally, faculty will participate in collaborative efforts to foster curricular efforts, participate in assessment of student learning, and further develop programmatic enhancement.
Specifically, we expect the candidate to be willing to engage students outside the classroom, support and expand our existing academic initiatives, and be willing to mentor students beyond a traditional academic advising role.
In support of teaching, candidates will engage in scholarly/professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees.
Off-campus and online teaching may be required.
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 accepting 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.
The anticipated start date of this position is August 2027. |
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| Position Type: |
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing |
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| Required Education: |
Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field (mathematics education, statistics, computer science, actuarial science, etc.). If the Ph.D. is in a related field, the candidate needs to have a master’s-level background in mathematics.
Applicants must be ABD (all requirements complete except for the dissertation) at the time of application. The Ph.D. must be conferred at the time of appointment. |
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| Required Work Experience: |
Prior teaching experience. |
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: |
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
Substantive background in computer science, which may include degree preparation, completed coursework, or significant private-sector or educational coding experience
Experience integrating programming or computational tools into mathematics instruction
Scholarship related to the teaching and learning of mathematics
Experience in directing undergraduate research projects |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year.
Recruitment of students (including Dawg Days, Admitted Student Days, visits to high schools or career tech centers, and other University-outreach events) will occur throughout the academic year and include some Saturdays.
Serve on program committees and represent the program(s) on College and University committees.
Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance.
Candidate is expected to teach at both the Big Rapids and Grand Rapids campuses.
Instructional faculty provide academic advising to assigned students as part of their regular faculty duties. This includes providing timely, accurate, and appropriate academic guidance; helping students understand degree requirements and develop educational plans; monitoring academic progress; and connecting students with relevant university resources. Faculty are expected to maintain appropriate advising records and fulfill assigned advising responsibilities in accordance with established university and departmental policy and procedures.
Teach and coordinate elective courses in areas of expertise.
Collaborate in the design and implementation of additional undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Maintain records and conduct assessments, 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.
Perform duties in accordance with established University policies.
Act as liaison between the program and professional organizations through active, individual involvement and, potentially, as the program-appointed representative.
Enthusiastically support student success through active involvement with individual students, student organizations, and student competitions, both within and outside of the classroom.
Remain current in the profession.
The position reports to the Department Chair or Director and the Dean.
Ferris State University's philosophy places excellence in teaching as the priority while encouraging involvement in scholarly activity.
Work with colleagues to develop new curricular initiatives.
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 online environment.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.
Cultivates 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 student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Ability to teach a range of lower-division and upper-division mathematics courses;
Ability to collaborate with faculty on curricular and instructional initiatives;
Potential for curricular and instructional innovation, particularly regarding the incorporation of modern technological tools;
Interest in student recruitment initiatives;
Potential for guiding undergraduate research projects;
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: |
Research Statement.
Additional unofficial transcripts. |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach an unofficial transcript of their doctoral degree or ABD status. Transcripts must include the institution name, applicant name, date of degree attained, and degree awarded. The hired individual must submit an official transcript. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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1/25/2027 |
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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 Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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