Details Posted: 19-Feb-24 Location: Big Rapids, Michigan Salary: Open Internal Number: 495278 Position Title: Assistant Professor - Teacher Education Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Advertised Salary: $63,000 to $65,100 Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) 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 School of Education seeks applications for an Assistant Professor to teach education courses in elementary and early childhood. Duties will include attending department meetings, advising students, and participating in accreditation process, etc. Teaching on-campus and off-campus courses, face-to-face, synchronous and asynchronous online courses will be based on department need.

The start date for this position is August 2023. Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: Required Work Experience: Three to 5 years of experience teaching at the birth to 5 year or K-12 level. Required Licenses and Certifications: Teacher certification or ability to become certified. Office Environment Bending Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Repetitive Movement Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Faculty members 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.

Teach courses in literacy at all levels of education (birth to grade 12).

Teach courses in foundations of education and methodology courses.

Actively participate in curriculum development and accreditation.

Supervise students in the field.

Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Required Documents: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcript 1 Unofficial Transcript 2 Teaching Philosophy Other 1 (Teacher Certification) Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of their doctoral 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 (REQUIRED): Applicants who have completed a Master's 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.

Other 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants who have completed a teacher certification must attach a copy of the certification document. Applicants who have not completed a teacher certification must attach how they plan to become certified.

Teaching Philosophy (REQUIRED): Please upload a teaching philosophy statement that addresses your teaching and scholarship goals. Please include your strengths and weaknesses related to teaching at the undergraduate level in the field education and your goals related to scholarship. Initial Application Review Date: March 13th, 2023 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: . About Ferris State University Ferris State University prepares students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Through its many partnerships and its career-oriented, broad-based education, Ferris serves our rapidly changing global economy and society.