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Job no:
497581
Work type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location:
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories:
Faculty
Position Title:
Assistant Professor - History
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
Humanities
Advertised Salary:
$64,000 to $68,500 Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.
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:
The College of Arts Sciences and Education at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History position within the Humanities Department.
Teaching will include undergraduate 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 or approved FSU sites. 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.
Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:
Ph.D. in History by August 1, 2026.
Required Work Experience:
Teaching experience in history.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Evidence of scholarly contributions.
Ability to teach courses in one of the following areas: peace studies, genocide studies, social justice, military history, Michigan history, U.S. history in the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as World history.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of doctoral degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:
- Teach full-time (an annual 4/4 load) in various undergraduate courses during the 9-month academic year at the Big Rapids campus.
- Teach an annual 4/4 load in various undergraduate history courses.
- 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.
- Teach and coordinate elective courses in areas of expertise.
- Collaborate in design and implementation of additional undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Maintain records and conduct assessment and advising 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: 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
February 16, 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 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. Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.
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30 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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