Assistant or Associate Professor of Construction Technology & Management (9-Month, Tenure-Track)Ferris State University • Big Rapids, MI, United States
Assistant or Associate Professor of Construction Technology & Management (9-Month, Tenure-Track)
Ferris State University • Big Rapids, MI, United States
11 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Job description
| Position Title: | Assistant or Associate Professor of Construction Technology & Management (9-Month, Tenure-Track) | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 38220 - Construction | |
| Advertised Salary: | $72,000-$77,000 Assistant Professor and $84,000-$95,000 Associate Professor. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements. | |
| 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 Department of Construction Technology & Management invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor Level. Primary responsibilities include teaching and advising students in a four-year BS Construction Management program (accredited by the American Council for Construction Education - ACCE) and in two separate two-year AAS programs - Building Construction Technology and Civil Engineering Technology. Teaching assignments will be from a wide range of construction technology and construction management topics. 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. Tenure awarded at a previous institution is required to be hired at the rank of Associate Professor. 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: | A master's or higher-level degree out of field with at least one bachelor's or associate's degree in field and five years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses being taught. OR A bachelor's degree in field and seven years of relevant industry experience directly related to course taught, or an associate's degree in field and any baccalaureate degree and seven years of relevant industry experience. | |
| Required Work Experience: | Required work experience is based on degree attained. See Required Education field. Minimum five years teaching experience to include an award of tenure for rank of Associate Professor. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | ||
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Preference will be given to candidates with strong industry experience in BIM/VDC or heavy civil construction practices with a surveying focus. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year. Full-time status is defined by the faculty contract with the university and currently is defined as 24 credit hours or 36 contact hours per academic year but may be limited by contact hours or student credit hours per the contract. Teaching occurs face-to-face on the main campus in Big Rapids. There may be opportunities to teach at off-campus locations in the future or to teach some courses online. Assignments are made based upon faculty expertise and faculty load. Course assignments may include any course taught within the four-year degree sequence. 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 on College and University committees. 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 (i.e. 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. 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. 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 and student organizations and student competitions, both within and outside of the classroom. Remain current in the profession, both in content and licensure, if holding such licenses is considered important in the position. The position reports to the Director of the School of Built Environment through the Program Coordinator. The University philosophy places excellence in teaching as the first priority while encouraging involvement in scholarly activity. Work with colleagues to develop new curricular initiatives and on accreditation documentation preparation. 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: |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of appropriate degree. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed additional college coursework or attained an additional degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript. 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: | 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. | |
| Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD. | ||
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