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Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Academic Advisor, Assistant Ranking will provide academic advising for majors in University College that will include assisting students in the development of academic plans and course schedules, advising on academic program changes and meeting with prospective students and their families. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with summer orientation and registration, responding to inquiries regarding programs, and maintaining timely communication with students. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. At least one year of relevant experience, preferable in a higher education setting with student support assignment. |
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Adjunct Instructor 1 - Core Health Sciences
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Multiple Locations
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| Adjunct Instructor 1 for the Health Administration/Health Information Department. This position includes teaching core and interdisciplinary health courses in the College of Health Professions. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses, or at a Kent County high school. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. The candidate(s) selected for the position(s) 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. However, these are estimated dates and can be revised if needed. Required: Master's degree in a health sciences/health-related area or a master's degree in education. Three or more years of health-related work experience or teaching experience. |
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Adjunct Instructor 1 - African American Studies
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ferris State University’s Department of Humanities is looking to fill the position of an Adjunct Instructor of African American Studies. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. There are various modality options available for this position. For in-person or hybrid teaching position, courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. Such candidate(s) selected for this position must reside in Michigan, after acceptance of employment. For 100% online teaching positions, courses are to be taught online. Such candidate(s) selected for this position must reside in one of the following states while performing services for Ferris State University: Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin, after acceptance of employment. The start date for this position is August 2025 or January 2026. Required: Master’s degree in African American Studies or Africana Studies; OR Master's degree in another related field in the Humanities or Social Sciences with 18 graduate credit hours in African American Studies and/or Africana Studies coursework; OR a combination of cognate courses such as Anthropology, English, Art History, Sociology, History, American Studies, and/or Philosophy. Prior teaching experience of African American Studies at the high school level or higher. |
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Adjunct Instructor 3 - Spanish
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Multiple Locations
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| The English, Literature and World Language Department seeks applications for a one-year adjunct instructor 3 Spanish teaching position to teach upper-level in-person/hybrid dual-enrollment Spanish language and culture courses at high schools in the Grand Rapids area. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, the ability to work effectively with both faculty colleagues and students, and participation in other functions of academic significance. 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 of this position is August 2025. Required: Master's degree in Spanish, linguistics, Hispanic cultural studies, or a related field, with near-native Spanish fluency (ACTFL Advanced Mid-level). Experience teaching effectively in Spanish immersion programs and/or in high-school or college Spanish courses taught fully in Spanish. |
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Student Services Rep 4
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Under the direction of supervisors, 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. Provide responsible, independent complex, record keeping, and/or accounting support. Provide administrative support for Ferris State University’s Admissions Department. This position reports to the Associate Director of Admissions Recruitment and will be located at the KCAD/Ferris GR location. This position will require the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as events are scheduled. Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. At least two years of work experience performing similar administrative support and demonstrate organizations skills. |
