Assistant Professor

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Project Management (Tenure Track - 9 month) Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 34200 - Accountancy Finance & Info Systems Advertised Salary: $95,000-$105,000 Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FFA Agreement. Benefits: Comprehensive benefit 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: * The College of Business at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in Project Management.* Teaching will include project management 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.* Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses or approved FSU sites. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. * 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, they will engage in scholarly/professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees. * The selected candidate should be willing to serve as a program coordinator.* Off-campus and online teaching may be required.* The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest. Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: * Doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) from an accredited college or university in Management, Business Administration, or a related field.* Candidates who are ABD will be considered.* If the candidate's degree is in a closely related field, a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in project management is required. Required Work Experience: * A minimum of three years of experience managing projects, people, schedules, budgets, risks, or other project-management-related knowledge areas.* Teaching or training experience in the related field. Required Licenses and Certifications: * Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate. Physical Demands: Office Environment Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: * Current Certified Agile Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certificate.* Related PMI certifications* Teaching or training experience Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * 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.* Maintain records and conduct assessment, 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.* Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.* 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.* Remaining relevant in teaching methods, academic discipline, and subject matter.* The position reports to the Department Chair and the Dean.* Ferris State University's philosophy places excellence in teaching, as the first 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, 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).* Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically. * Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.* Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: * Excellent interpersonal skills.* Ability to collaborate with other faculty and University administration to support the mission of Ferris State University.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Required Documents: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcript 1 Certification/License Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: * Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Doctorate degree as described in the Required Education section. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.* Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Initial Application Review Date: January 5, 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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