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Assistant/Associate Professor of Foundations – First Year Experience Program (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. KCAD is seeking a full-time faculty for Foundations. The First Year Experience / Foundations program offers hands-on, integrative, studio-based courses utilizing both analog and digital formats. The program is currently seeking candidates to teach foundation courses. This position will start in August, 2025. Courses are to be taught in person on KCAD’s campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. Full time faculty members at KCAD teach 18 semester credit hours per academic year. As a KCAD 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. The KCAD Foundations Program propels all first-year students toward a deeper understanding of how their individual creativity relates to the world-at-large, helping connect their passion for making to career opportunities from the moment they arrive on campus. Within this shared learning experience, students freely blend traditional, current, and experimental approaches to art and design, giving them agency to build skills and knowledge that are personally and professionally meaningful. At the same time, they interrogate accepted standards and link history to contemporary practice, exploring how creativity has continually shaped the human experience and imagining what possibilities lie ahead. |
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Photography (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 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. The Photography Program challenges students to express ideas, investigate conditions, and communicate specifically and effectively with lens-based imagery. A course of study emphasizing the history, technique, production and critique of photography prepares graduates for a wide variety of opportunities in photography including the fine arts, advertising, commercial, documentary work, and graduate studies. Teaching assignments within the BFA Photography Program include a full range of technical, aesthetic, and theoretical subjects from beginning camera and darkroom usage, lighting and digital applications, to the senior thesis project. Teaching assignments may include courses outside of the Photography program. Courses are to be taught in person on KCAD’s campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. Required: MFA in Photography (or) MFA in Studio Art. Minimum of two years of university or college-level teaching experience beyond teaching assistantships. Evidence of ongoing scholarly and/or creative activity, such as a strong regional/national exhibition record and commitment to personal artistic practice. |
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Communication & CRM Coordinator
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Under the supervision of the Manager of Enrollment Technical Services (or designee), the position will be responsible for configuration, maintenance, testing, and support of the CRM platform to successfully meet university enrollment goals. This also includes serving as the liaison with campus constituents, forming relationships and expanding the use of the current CRM. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Management or related field. Experience in data analytics, report writing and data hygiene. |
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Disability & Accessibility Resource Ctr Clerical General II (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Do you have a positive attitude and enjoy assisting others? If so, the position of Clerical General Level II in the Disability and Accessibility Resource Center (DARC) may be your opportunity to continue to expand your work experience. |
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Software Engineering Intern (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Qualified candidates will engage in services and research related to the design and implementation of Software applications |
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KCAD SPARK Retail Assistant (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Assists in all retail services including: retail shop operation, sales, and events as needed. This position will work independently in the retail area for a majority of scheduled time. |
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EIO Clerical General Level I (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| The Clerical General Level I position will consist of office work and will allow you to expand your knowledge in Microsoft programs and other general office duties. |
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Assistant Professor - Teacher Education
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The School of Education seeks applications for an Assistant Professor to teach foundational and methodological courses in elementary, secondary, and/or early childhood education. Duties will include attending department meetings, advising early childhood, elementary and secondary education students, and participating in accreditation process, etc. Teaching on-campus and off-campus courses, face-to-face, synchronous and asynchronous online courses will be based on department need. Courses are to be taught in person on Ferris State University's Main Campus. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The start date of this position is August 2025. Required: Ed. D. or Ph.D. in education or closely related field completed by Aug. 1, 2025. Minimum of 18 credits in elementary, secondary, or early childhood education at a master's level or higher. Teacher certification or ability to become certified. 3-5 years of experience teaching birth to grade 12. (Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.). |
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Custodian
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Perform custodial duties independently or within a team environment as assigned, providing a high standard of cleanliness. This custodial position is T-Sa, 10:30 pm - 7:00 am. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Valid driver's license. Custodial/Janitorial work experience in a commercial, hospital, school environment, in a commercial cleaning service, or completion of the Ferris State University JANUS (custodial) training. Demonstrated experience with correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaner, automatic scrubber, high speed burnisher, single disc scrubber, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment or other essential or similar custodial equipment. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time. |
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Secretary Level 2
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Provide responsible, independent secretarial support within established departmental policies and procedures. The anticipated start date for this position is December of 2024. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Satisfactory completion of two years college or equivalent; such as military technical training or business/technical schooling. 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 full-time secretarial work experience to include bookkeeping, supervisory responsibility, and public contact. |
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Dining Assistant Manager
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Supports the Retail Dining Services Manager in the direction and administration of activities of assigned unit(s) through coordination, supervision and leadership of the employees assigned to operations of the Dining Services Department. Required: Associate’s degree in Food Service Management or related field or four years of additional full-time required experience in lieu of post-secondary education. 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 related work experience equals one year of education. |
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University Recreation - Intramural Supervisor (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Plans, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive intramural and recreational sports program, designed to meet the recreational needs of the university community |
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Adjunct Instructor 1 - Architecture and Facility Management
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Architecture and Facility Management Department seeks applications for a part-time, temporary faculty position. Responsibilities involve teaching one or more courses in the following degree programs: AAS in Architectural Technology or BS in Architecture and Sustainability. In addition to the more common topics associated with the degree programs, experience in architectural design, construction detailing and documents utilizing AutoCAD and Revit, digital architectural presentation utilizing software such as Revit, Formit, Autodesk 3DS Max, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, will be considered. 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 University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2025 at the earliest and August 2025 at the latest. Required: For 100 and 200 level courses: A Bachelor of Science in Architecture. For 300 and 400 level courses: A Bachelor or Master of Architecture, or a Bachelor of Science in Architecture plus a master’s degree in a related field such as building science, design studies, landscape architecture, commensurate with the topic being taught. Professional work experience and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. |
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Lead Teacher - Great Start to Readiness Program
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ensure classroom operations meet all Early Learning Center and Great Start to Readiness Program (GSRP) regulations, policies, and procedures. Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field as defined in the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers R. 400.8122. or the equivalency as detailed in the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers R. 400.8122 (6) by time of appointment. Current First-aid and CPR (child and adult) or ability to obtain by time of appointment. Three years work experience working in a structured early childhood environment. Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate proficiency in managing challenging and/or stressful situations. |
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Violence Prevention Peer Educator (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Anti-Violence Alliance is seeking a student to assist them with creating new prevention initiatives and amplifying existing efforts on campus. This position is relevant for students pursuing degrees in communications, criminal justice, graphic design, social sciences, or women's studies. |
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Ferris Outfitters Service Representative (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ferris Outfitters is seeking students for the Service Representative position. This position may be your opportunity for growth and leadership available. |
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Public Service Dispatcher (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you interested in public safety? If so, becoming a campus dispatcher may be your opportunity to explore this field. |
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Barista (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Have you ever wanted to learn how to make different coffee or may just love Starbucks and want to see how they make their drinks! This is a great starting position. |
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Accreditation in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education Specialist
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The College of Arts, Sciences and Education (CASE) seeks applications for an Accreditation Specialist who will coordinate all aspects of national accreditation, including unit accreditation review, state and national pre-visits and visits, and manage the analysis and reporting of data. This position will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administration, and students in the college to develop, implement, and monitor a system of assessment and continuous improvement to ensure programs are meeting learning outcomes and standards appropriate for accreditation and other reporting requirements. CASE currently has two accredited programs, the School of Education and the Social Work program. This position may also assist to improve our readiness for large Federal grants (FIPSE, HRSA, etc.) that require extensive data not typically collected or readily available at Ferris. This position will report directly to the CASE Dean and work closely with dept. chairs/heads that have accredited/specialized programs. The anticipated start date for this position is December 2024. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Educational Leadership, Healthcare, Evaluation and Measurement or closely related field. Two years of experience working with accreditation, assessment, and evaluation. Experience with data aggregation, analysis and measurement techniques. Ability to complete tasks with accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness. Ability to work with a variety of systems and software tools to extract data and format into reports and to utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to analyze data and present results. Strong written and verbal skills. |
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Adjunct Instructor 1 - Health Information Technology
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Multiple Locations
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| Provide online didactic instruction for students in the Associate of Applied Science of Health Information Technology program as assigned in the College of Health Professions. 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 online. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is January of 2025 at the earliest and August 2025 at the latest. Required: Bachelor's degree in health information management. Minimum three years in a health information management department. |
