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Assistant Professor
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| This is a full-time tenure track faculty position with the primary responsibility of teaching law courses in the School of Criminal Justice (SOCJ) in person on the main campus in Big Rapids. The candidate must also be willing to teach online courses in an online format when needed. Courses will include Criminal Law and Procedure, Corrections Law as specified by the Michigan Officers Training Council (MCOTC), and Legal Issues in Criminal Justice. The candidate may also be required to teach Michigan Criminal Law and Procedure within the SOCJ Law Enforcement Academy in accordance with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses or approved FSU sites. 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 of 2026 at the earliest and January of 2027 at the latest. Required: Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school. Be an active member, in good standing, of the Michigan Bar. Must have at least five years’ experience in U.S. Criminal Law with experience in district, circuit, and family law courts. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Accountancy
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Teach undergraduate accounting courses. Faculty are expected to assess student learning outcomes for their courses and actively participate in program assessment activities under the guidance of tenured/tenure-track faculty. The anticipated need is for adjunct instructors to teach face-to-face courses on the Big Rapids campus, but online course offerings may also be available periodically. 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 sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2026 at the earliest and January of 2027 at the latest. Required: Master’s degree in accountancy or related field with at least 18 credit hours of graduate level accounting courses. At least 5 years of business experience related to accounting. |
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Assistant Professor of Social Work
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Multiple Locations
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| The College of Arts, Sciences and Education at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position to teach online in our MSW program and in person in the BSW program at our Big Rapids and Traverse City campuses. The role includes curriculum development, student advising, participation in Department, College, and University academic-related activities. Teaching will 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 online or in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris location. We urge applicants with substantial social work education experience who are interested in teaching and mentoring our next generation of social workers to apply. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026. |
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Assistant Professor
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The College of Arts Sciences and Education at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position. Specifically, a writing generalist with expertise in integrating digital media tools with writing instruction, including multimodal composition and/or digital storytelling, to teach a variety of upper- and lower-level writing courses. Candidates with additional expertise in foundational/developmental writing, linguistics, or Spanish language are especially encouraged to apply. 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 acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026. Required: Ph.D. in English, rhetoric and composition, literature, or a related field required by August 1, 2026. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching college-level writing. |
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Student Service Rep 4
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Independently perform/coordinate responsible support functions which may focus on a specialized area(s) of student services, such as Admissions, Financial Aid, Registration, etc. Communicate and perform duties in a manner that provide excellent service and is responsive to customer needs. Serve as a 'lead worker’ to assist and answer questions for lower level employees. This is a CTA bargaining unit position. Required: Satisfactory completion of two years college or equivalent. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of education. Two years of office experience. Experience in customer service and familiarity with state or federal regulations and banking or financial transactions. May require experience in network or software jobs and working with computer technical personnel to resolve programming difficulties. |