Assistant Professor - Management; Tenure Track

Assistant Professor
- Management (Tenure Track - 9 Month)

Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor
- Management position. Teaching may include undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, and 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 after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.

The selected candidate 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 F1 EAD's, OPT, H1B, etc.

Required

Education:

Doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) in Management or a closely related field. If the doctorate is in a closely related field, you must have at least 18 graduate credit hours in Management courses. ABD will be considered. The degree must be from an accredited institution.

Required

Work Experience:

Three years of industry experience.

Required Licenses and

Certifications:

Physical Demands:
Office Environment, Reaching, Repetitive movement

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Graduate of a specialized business-accredited program (e.g., ACBSP, AACSB). Entrepreneurial or small business management experience. Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Demonstrated ability to engage students outside the classroom (e.g., study abroad, field experiences, coordinating academic centers). MBA degree.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
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 (e.g., 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.

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.

The 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 the 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. Supports, promotes, and develops 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…