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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
