Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Location

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department

33500 - Humanities

Advertised Salary

71,500 - 76,000 Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.)

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

Academic Year (faculty)

At Will/Just Cause

Just Cause

Summary of Position

The Mathematics Department in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at Ferris State University seeks qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in mathematics. The successful candidate will instruct principally lower-division and developmental math courses, contribute to developmental education, participate in departmental and University initiatives that focus on retention, engage in relevant scholarship, and work with faculty to implement recent curricular and instructional reforms.

Additional responsibilities include advising students; contributing to the department, college, university, and profession through participation on committees and other forms of service or scholarly activity; and participating in appropriate, ongoing professional development.

Teaching may include undergraduate and graduate courses.

• 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 by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.

The selected candidate(s) 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 F-1 EAD’s, OPT, H-1B, etc.

The anticipated start date of this position is August 2027.

Position Type

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field (mathematics education, statistics, computer science, actuarial science, etc.). If the Ph.D. is in a related field, the candidate needs to have a master’s-level background in mathematics.

Applicants must be ABD (all requirements complete except for the dissertation) at the time of application. The Ph.D. must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Required Work Experience

Prior teaching experience with developmental or lower-division mathematics students.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

• Office Environment

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Research background, or the potential or interest of developing such background, in working with developmental students, especially projects that focus on cognition or curriculum development.

Evidence of scholarly potential related to the study of academic dispositions, cognition, instruction, or curriculum development involving developmental and lower-division mathematics.

Potential for curricular and instructional innovation and interest in student recruitment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Engage in scholarly activity related to the teaching and learning of mathematics, or that builds on existing work in the candidate’s area of inquiry.

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.

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 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.

Instructional faculty provide academic advising to assigned students as part of their regular faculty duties. This includes providing timely, accurate, and appropriate academic guidance, assisting students with understanding degree requirements and developing educational plans, monitoring academic progress, and connecting students with relevant university resources. Faculty are expected to maintain appropriate advising records and fulfill assigned advising responsibilities in accordance with established university and departmental policy and procedures.

Candidates may be expected to teach at another university location or in an online environment.

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

Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.

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

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

Skills and Abilities

Ability to teach a range of developmental and lower-division mathematics courses.

Ability to collaborate with faculty on curricular and instructional initiatives.

Potential for curricular and instructional innovation, particularly regarding the incorporation of modern technological tools.

Interest in student recruitment initiatives.

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

Research Statement, Unofficial Transcript 2 (applicants with a master’s degree)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of doctoral degree per the required education section. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. The individual hired will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date

1/25/2027

Open Until Position is Filled?

Yes

Posting Close Date

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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