| Position Title: | Assistant Professor - Department of Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 43100C - Interdisciplinary Studies CO | |
| Advertised Salary: | $67,000-69,500; Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FFA Agreement. | |
Benefits:
| Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Faculty Health Benefit Plans | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA) | |
| Term of Position: | 9 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | University College at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies position to teach undergraduate courses that emphasize integrative programming, cross-disciplinary learning, and support for students designing individualized academic pathways aligned with their educational and career goals. The role requires developing and delivering innovative integrative curricula that connect multiple fields of study, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem solving. This position will also include advising and mentoring students, contributing to program and course development, and engaging in service to the department, college, and university to advance interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
• 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 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest. However, these are estimated dates and can be revised as needed. | |
| Position Type: | Faculty - Temporary & Continuing | |
| Required Education: | This position requires candidates to hold a minimum of a master’s degree in education, reading/English/literacy, career development, special education, or a closely related discipline. Candidates should have demonstrated experience teaching at the college or K-12 level with a strong background in developing and delivering interdisciplinary or integrative coursework. Experience in curriculum design, student advising, and mentoring is highly valued, particularly in promoting flexible academic pathways that address diverse student needs. | |
| Required Work Experience: | Experience teaching in a college or K-12 setting.
Experience in student advising or mentoring. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | N/A | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Sitting
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | N/A | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | • Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year.
• Teach undergraduate courses in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, emphasizing integrative programming, cross-disciplinary learning, and individualized academic pathways aligned with students' educational and career goals.
• Recruitment of students (including Dawg Days, Admitted Student Days, visits to high schools or career tech centers, and other University-outreach events) will occur throughout the academic year and include some Saturdays.
• Serve on program committees and represent the program(s) on College and University committees.
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