Assistant Professor - Management (Tenure Track - 9 month)

Position Title

Assistant Professor - Management (Tenure Track - 9 month)

Location

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department

34400 - Management

Advertised Salary

$95,000-$100,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package. 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

Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor - Management position.

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.

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 selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc.

Position Type

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education

Doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) in Management or a closely related field.

If the doctorate is in a closely related field, you must have at least 18 graduate credit hours in Management courses.

ABD will be considered.

The degree must be from an accredited institution.

Required Work Experience

Three years of industry experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Reaching
• Repetitive movement

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Graduate of a specialized business-accredited program (e.g., ACBSP, AACSB).

Entrepreneurial or small business management experience.

Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Demonstrated ability to engage students outside the classroom (e.g., study abroad, field experiences, coordinating academic centers).

MBA degree.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Faculty members also 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 (e.g., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).

Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment.

Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year.

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.

Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance.

The candidate is expected to teach at both the Big Rapids and Grand Rapids campuses.

Teach and coordinate elective courses in areas of expertise.

Collaborate in the design and implementation of additional undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Maintain records and conduct assessments, advising, and all other administrative features of the position in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the university, college, school, department, and/or program.

Perform duties in accordance with established University policies.

Act as liaison between the program and professional organizations through active, individual involvement and, potentially, as the program-appointed representative.

Enthusiastically support student success through active involvement with individual students, student organizations, and student competitions, both within and outside of the classroom.

Remain current in the profession.

The position reports to the Department Chair or Director and the Dean.

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.

Ferris State University's philosophy places excellence in teaching as the priority while encouraging involvement in scholarly activity.

Work with colleagues to develop new curricular initiatives.

Faculty members also 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 online environment.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Supports, promotes, and develops university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administration on initiatives that support FSU goals and objectives.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

Additional documents that may be important to the position (professional license, second degree, etc.)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Doctorate degree.

Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Certificates/Licenses/Transcripts (OPTIONAL): Applicant may attach additional documents that may be important to the position (professional license, second degree, etc.)

Initial Application Review Date

September 14, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?

Yes

Posting Close Date

EEO Statement

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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