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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Graphic Design (Full-time term appointment, non-tenure track)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI, prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. Full-time, term-appointment faculty members at KCAD teach 18 semester credit hours per academic year, typically 3 courses each fall and spring semester. As a KCAD 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 program, college, 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. The mission of the Graphic Design program of Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) is to graduate problem-solving, critical-thinking design innovators and creative communicators who are skilled in the latest technology, able to work collaboratively in a studio environment, and are passionate about art, design, and contemporary culture. Teaching assignments within the BFA Graphic Design Program include a series of introductory to intermediate software/technology-based courses and design-related content to advanced level courses emphasizing higher-level critical- and systems-thinking and form-making, for example, media strategy, typography, publication design and production management, and contemporary media (web and application design). 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 anticipated start date is August 2025 at the earliest and January 2026 at the latest. |
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Dining Service Substitute Trainee
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| This temporary position provides support in food service production by assisting in food preparation and other service needs in dining, working up to 40 hours a week. Duties will include preparation of entrees and soups, short order cooking, assisting with salad and bakery product preparation, ware-washing and maintenance, and preparation of service areas. 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. Employees must be able to interact with students, staff, faculty and patrons; project a positive image; communicate effectively with others in a manner that demonstrates a desire to provide great customer service and reflects an awareness of the customers' needs. Individuals hired as a Dining Service Substitute Trainee may not serve in this capacity more than 1 year and may not return to this position after the assignment has ended. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. |
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Welding Lab Student Helper (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Have you taken welding classes and want to assist underclassmen in their welding labs? If so, the welding department is seeking a student for their welding lab student helper position. |
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UA&M Front Desk Attendant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you good at problem solving and have experience in customer service? If so, this position may be your opportunity to expand on those skills while gaining other skills as well. |
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Social Media Specialist (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ferris State University is looking for a spirited and social media-savvy student to join our Marketing and Communications team as a Social Media Assistant and Digital Content Creator. If you're passionate about creating buzzworthy content and have a knack for engaging the Bulldog community, this is the perfect role for you. Unleash your creativity, share your love of Ferris State, and help make us the top dog of social media! This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation. |
