| Position Title: |
Assistant Professor of Radiography |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
32405 - Radiography
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| Advertised Salary: |
$64,000-$69,000; Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FFA Agreement. |
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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: |
9 Month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
The College of Health Professions at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor position.
• Teaching will include undergraduate courses in the Radiography program in person on the Big Rapids campus, online, and mixed method instruction in the Associate program.
• Duties include assisting with curriculum development and revision, participating in orientation, registration and recruitment activities, academic advising, maintaining regular office hours, participating in program, department and College meetings and professional service activities, and engaging in applied scholarship.
• 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 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 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest. However, these are estimated dates and can be revised as needed. |
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| Position Type: |
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing |
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| Required Education: |
Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiography program with a Bachelor's degree in Radiography, Health Sciences, Education, or related field. |
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| Required Work Experience: |
At least three years of full-time employment experience as a radiographer. |
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: |
ARRT® Certification |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
Master's degree in a health related field; teaching experience in a JRCERT accredited radiography program, experience with curriculum development and online instruction, 5 or more years of recent full-time employment as a radiographer, and specialty registries in one of more imaging modalities including CT or MRI. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
• Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year.
• Provide classroom and lab instruction at the Big Rapids campus as well as online instruction as assigned.
• 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.
• Teach and coordinate elective courses in areas of expertise.
• Collaborate in design and implementation of additional undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Maintain records and conduct assessment and advising 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 first priority while encouraging involvement in scholarly activity.
• Work with colleagues to develop new curricular initiatives.
• Maintain a consistent physical presence on the main campus for the purpose of engagement in the university community and the advancement of the radiography program.
• 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, at clinical sites, or in an on-line environment.
• 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: |
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. |
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Certification/License
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of the appropriate degree. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript(s).
Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of their ARRT Certification. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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March 23, 2026 |
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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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