Job Information
Ferris State University Assistant Professor of Design in Big Rapids, Michigan
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Design
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
34500 - Marketing
Advertised Salary:
$75,000 - $85,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (healthcare, 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 Design Program has a long and successful history of preparing graduates for Design careers, excelling as Graphic Designers, Interaction Designers, UX Designers, Product Designers, and more. The program is uniquely situated in the College of Business and addresses the importance of communication, community, and business context. The selected candidate must be able to teach multiple subject areas within all levels of the design curriculum as well as courses serving non-design majors. Additionally, the selected candidate will excel in the areas of graphic design, brand identity design, and the creation of desirable and useful user experience, as well as work with digital design technology that meets the demands of the current professional design practice. Focus on student-centered learning, engage in a collaborative teaching environment, participate in the design community, and stress the importance of self-discovery, peer learning, and collaboration within the classroom. This is a full-time position on the main campus in Big Rapids. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2024 at the earliest and January of 2025 at the latest.
Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing