Assistant Professor - Teacher Education
Location:Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:33700 - Teacher Education
Advertised Salary:$65,000 to $67,000 Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
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:• 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.
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:• 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.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching birth to grade 12. (Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.)
Required Licenses and Certifications:• Teacher certification or ability to become certified.
Physical Demands:• Preference given to candidates with early childhood or literacy background.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:• Faculty members have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
• Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
• Teach courses in foundations of education and methodology courses and other courses qualified to teach.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Actively participate in curriculum development and accreditation.
• Supervise students in the field.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:• Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents:Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:• Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of their doctoral degree.
• Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
November 25, 2024
Open Until Position is Filled?:Yes
Posting Close Date:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .
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