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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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Dining Helper I- Rock Cafe (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Dining Services Helper is a general student position that works within the dining areas. |
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Auto Lab Student Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| This position is for students in the automotive program that are interested in assisting for underclassman's labs. |
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Heavy Equip. Tool Crib/Lab (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you pursuing a career in Heavy Equipment? If so, this position may be your opportunity to gain knowledge by assisting underclassman in their labs. |
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Honors Clerical 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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Dining Helper I- Quad Cafe (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Dining Services Helper is a general student position that works within the dining areas. |
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Green House Attendant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ever wanted to work in a greenhouse? Here is your chance! |
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Assistant Professor - Teacher Education
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ferris State University is seeking a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education who can demonstrate excellence in teaching special education and other related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the School of Education. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and possess the ability to deliver face-to-face and online instruction at both the main campus and other locations. This successful candidate will also advise and mentor education students throughout their program. The department is especially interested in an individual committed to teaching, scholarship, and service in a highly collaborative environment that is dedicated to the preparation of the next generation of educators to be adaptive teachers and learners, problem-solvers, and inspirers of learning. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2026 or August 2026 at the latest. Required: Master's degree in education or a closely related area with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in special education. Certification in special education or eligible for certification in special education. Three years of successful special education teaching experience in a P-12 setting. Two years of part-time is equivalent to one year of full-time. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Technical Theatre
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Humanities Department seeks applications for instructors to teach one course per semester in Technical Theatre, in the Fall and/or Spring semesters. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired, as needed, to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis face-to-face and/or online. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities including keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participating in traditional functions which have academic significance (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). For in-person or hybrid teaching positions: 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 and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025 or January 2026 at the latest. Required: Master's degree in Technical Theater or Theatre or related field. Previous experience teaching Technical Theatre/Design courses at the high school and/or collegiate level. |
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Athletics Clerical III (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Do you have experience in Clerical General Level I and II? If so, this position of Clerical General Level III may be your opportunity to continue growing your knowledge in the office setting. |
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Athletic Team Manager (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you interested in managing different athletic teams on campus? If so, this may be your opportunity to experience the management side of athletic teams. |
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Athletic Event Game Worker (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you interested in working college athletic events? If so, this position may be your opportunity to explore the management side of game days. |
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Athletic Equipment Room Aid (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you interested in assisting the equipment managers of different athletic teams? If so, this position may be your opportunity to gain experience in the field of athletic equipment. |
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Assistant or Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program, part of the School of Engineering and Computing Technologies (SECT), invites applications for a 9-month, tenured-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Primary responsibilities include preparing and delivering courses, utilizing effective methods that ensure that all course outcomes are met. Tenure at a previous institution is required to be hired at the rank of Associate Professor. Courses are primarily delivered face-to-face in the classroom/lab at the main campus in Big Rapids, although online delivery may be required for some courses. Additional responsibilities generally include advising students, internship coordination, recruiting students, developing industry relationships, developing curriculum, and serving on various committees within the university. Teaching at regional satellite campuses may also be required. Working with student organizations is highly encouraged. Faculty in MET are expected to teach a variety of courses across the curriculum, teaching both lower and upper undergraduate division courses in an ETAC/ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program. 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 and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. |
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Adjunct Faculty - Graphic Design
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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. Responsibilities for a KCAD adjunct faculty member include syllabus and class preparation, instruction during scheduled course time, providing reasonable availability to students for consultation and assistance with respect to assigned course(s), evaluation of student performance, submission of final grades on the FSU Banner system, and archiving of both course material and student work as requested by the program chair and/or the Dean of the College. 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 design-related content and software/technology-based courses, for example, introductory and immediate 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. Online course delivery may be an option. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025 at the earliest and January 2026 at the latest. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. |
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Adjunct Instructor 1 - Dental Hygiene Clinical
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Supervision and evaluation of students in pre-clinical, clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene sessions, dental radiology, oral science or dental materials lab sessions. Will work at the direction of the Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Supervisor. 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 after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January 2026 at the latest. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited dental hygiene program, or a related field. Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with certification in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, CPR, and licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. Two years clinical experience. |
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Adjunct Instructor 3 - Forensics/Debate & Communication (3 year appointment)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Humanities Department seeks applications for a Level 3 adjunct instructor in Forensics/Debate & Communication. This is a 3-year (9-month) appointment. This position may carry a dual responsibility of teaching and up to a 50% coaching load. The primary duties are to serve as the Coach of the Forensics/Debate Team and to teach two foundational undergraduate communication courses. 1) Forensics/Debate Team Coach (up to 50%) – The Coach will lead a dynamic and comprehensive forensics program, which may include individual events, various debate formats, and other relevant competitive activities. Responsibilities include: Overseeing team operations, including planning and organizing travel, budgeting, and student recruitment and retention. Collaborating closely with departmental leadership and the Communication Area Coordinator. Advising the university’s chapter of Pi Kappa Delta (chartered in 1960), with opportunities to engage with the national alumni chapter. The program benefits from over 65 years of strong institutional support and a tradition of excellence grounded in the values of Pi Kappa Delta. 2) Teaching Responsibilities – The selected candidate will teach two or more core undergraduate courses in Communication. These may include, but are not limited to Public Speaking, Small Group Decision Making and Interpersonal Communication. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications, there may be opportunities to teach upper-level courses in the Communication curriculum. 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 and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The start date for this position is August 2025.. Required: Masters degree in Communication or related field. Experience in Forensics and Debate. Experience teaching undergraduate courses in Public Speaking. |
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Adjunct Instructor 1 - Clinical Nursing
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Multiple Locations
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| Provide direct clinical supervision and instruction for students in the Baccalaureate Degree Nursing program as assigned within the acute care or community clinical setting. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. This posting is being used for face to face and/or online instruction. However, the candidate selected for the position must reside and perform the work in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025 at the earliest and January 2026 at the latest. However, these are estimated dates and can be revised if needed. Required: Master of Science in Nursing; or Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and graduate degree in nursing completed within two years of hire. Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Michigan. Two years of RN clinical experience through clinical practice or other avenues. |
