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Adjunct Instructor - Accountancy	Big Rapids, MI 49307
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.
Secretary Level 3	Big Rapids, MI 49307
The Secretary Level 3 provides responsible, independent secretarial support to the Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) and the Academic Senate. As a key member of a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive office team, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the university's core academic mission while building valuable professional experience. Located in the Timme Center for Student Services, the VPAA office provides a unique perspective within Ferris State University. Working in close proximity to senior administrative leadership, the individual in this role gains broad experience in governance and institutional decision-making. This position offers professional growth, enabling the employee to develop skills for an executive-level environment, including communication, organization, confidentiality, coordination, and collaboration. The work performed in this role directly supports faculty leadership and provides an opportunity to partner with dedicated faculty committed to positive change and continuous improvement across campus. Responsibilities include providing secretarial support to the VPAA office and staff; delivering clerical and logistical support to the Academic Senate; and helping coordinate meetings, committees, and services that advance the university's academic mission. This position reports to the Associate Provost of Assessment and Accreditation and plays an important role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of Academic Affairs. All candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply. Please include a current resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript as outlined in the application process. The anticipated start date for this position is March 2026. This date is an estimate and may be adjusted as needed.
Assistant Professor	Big Rapids, MI 49307
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 literature generalist to teach a wide range of literature courses across various genres, time periods, modalities, and literary traditions, as well as upper- and lower-level writing courses, as appropriate to the applicant’s qualifications. Candidates with additional expertise in foundational/developmental writing or Spanish language are especially encouraged to apply. English, Lit, and World Lang Dept. faculty typically teach at least half of their semester load in first/second-year writing. Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position, in the areas of Language and Literature. Teaching may include undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, and 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. 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, literature, rhetoric and composition, or a related field required by August 1, 2026. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching college and writing.
Assistant Professor of Social Work	Multiple Locations
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.
Assistant Professor	Big Rapids, MI 49307
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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Adjunct Instructor - Accountancy	Big Rapids, MI 49307
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.
Secretary Level 3	Big Rapids, MI 49307
The Secretary Level 3 provides responsible, independent secretarial support to the Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) and the Academic Senate. As a key member of a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive office team, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the university's core academic mission while building valuable professional experience. Located in the Timme Center for Student Services, the VPAA office provides a unique perspective within Ferris State University. Working in close proximity to senior administrative leadership, the individual in this role gains broad experience in governance and institutional decision-making. This position offers professional growth, enabling the employee to develop skills for an executive-level environment, including communication, organization, confidentiality, coordination, and collaboration. The work performed in this role directly supports faculty leadership and provides an opportunity to partner with dedicated faculty committed to positive change and continuous improvement across campus. Responsibilities include providing secretarial support to the VPAA office and staff; delivering clerical and logistical support to the Academic Senate; and helping coordinate meetings, committees, and services that advance the university's academic mission. This position reports to the Associate Provost of Assessment and Accreditation and plays an important role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of Academic Affairs. All candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply. Please include a current resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript as outlined in the application process. The anticipated start date for this position is March 2026. This date is an estimate and may be adjusted as needed.
Assistant Professor	Big Rapids, MI 49307
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 literature generalist to teach a wide range of literature courses across various genres, time periods, modalities, and literary traditions, as well as upper- and lower-level writing courses, as appropriate to the applicant’s qualifications. Candidates with additional expertise in foundational/developmental writing or Spanish language are especially encouraged to apply. English, Lit, and World Lang Dept. faculty typically teach at least half of their semester load in first/second-year writing. Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position, in the areas of Language and Literature. Teaching may include undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, and 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. 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, literature, rhetoric and composition, or a related field required by August 1, 2026. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching college and writing.
Assistant Professor of Social Work	Multiple Locations
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.
Assistant Professor	Big Rapids, MI 49307
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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