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Assistant Professor - Digital Animation and Game Design
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Multiple Locations
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| Ferris State University’s School of Digital Media invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position in the Digital Animation and Game Design Program. The School of Digital Media (SDM) at Ferris State offers bachelor’s degree programs that provide applied learning experiences for students through small class sizes, and project-oriented coursework using industry standard software. This position is based on the campus of Ferris Grand Rapids, but will require instruction in Big Rapids, and potentially online, as well. 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. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January of 2026 at the latest. Required: Master’s degree in related field. Three years of professional experience animating in Maya for game development and/or computer animation. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues. |
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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Illustration (Full-time term appointment, non-tenure track)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. Fulltime faculty members at KCAD teach 18 semester credit hours per academic year, typically 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, 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. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The Illustration Program challenges students to express ideas, engage the narrative, and communicate specifically and effectively both traditionally and digitally. A course of study emphasizing the history, technique, production, and critique of illustration prepares graduates for a wide variety of opportunities in illustration including natural science illustration, children’s book illustration, comic book, editorial, and freelance work. Teaching assignments within the BFA Illustration Program include a full range of technical, aesthetic, and theoretical subjects from beginning to advanced level. |
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Financial Aid Advisor
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Provide expert financial aid counseling to students and parents, including appropriate information on aid eligibility, debt management, cost of attendance at Ferris State University and more. Maintain high level of expertise concerning the regulatory governance of institutional, state and federal financial aid programs, with an ability to convey complex financial aid concepts to a diverse constituent base that includes; students, parents and families, faculty and staff, executive leadership and more. Develop and manage policies and processes designed to ensure the effective distribution of financial resources, leveraging efficiencies that maximize utilization of funds and support student recruitment, retention and success. Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Two years of full-time office experience in financial aid, customer relations (e.g. banking, lending, or business) and/or counseling (e.g., financial or educational). |
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Personal Counseling Center Graduate Intern
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Provide individual, couple, and group short-term mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach, education and campus programs for Ferris State University (FSU) students as part of a required graduate internship. Interns will be provided with compensation to assist with the costs of their internship at $13 per hour for up to 600 hours. Required: Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree and must currently be enrolled in a graduate level program (psychology, social work, professional counseling, or other related field). Applicants must be enrolled in their program's internship course throughout the duration of their internship. |
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Finance Department Information System Analyst
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Finance Department Information System Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing accounting information systems to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations. This role involves collaborating with both the IT and accounting departments to ensure the systems meet organizational needs and comply with financial regulations. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems. Experience with SQL and database management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and project management skills. |
