Assistant or Associate Professor HVACR

Ferris State University•Big Rapids, MI

8h•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Engineering and Technology at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR). Primary responsibilities include preparing and delivering courses, utilizing effective methods that ensure that all course outcomes are met, and delivering courses in both a classroom and an on-line format, advising and recruiting students, developing industry relationships, developing curriculum, and serving on various committees within the department, college, and the university. • 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. 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 these positions is August of 2026 at the earliest and January of 2027 at the latest. Tenure awarded at a previous institution is required to be hired at the rank of Associate Professor.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a related discipline and three years full-time, relevant HVAC industry experience OR
Bachelor's Degree in HVACR and five years full-time, relevant HVAC industry experience OR
Bachelor's Degree or higher in a closely related field and eight years full-time, relevant HVAC industry experience OR
Associate's Degree in HVACR and eight years full-time, HVAC industry experience.
Required work experience is based on degree attained.
Please see Required Education field.
Minimum five years teaching experience to include an award of tenure for rank of Associate Professor.
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, presentation, team, and relationship building skills.
Working knowledge of state-of-the art HVACR processes, systems, and methods.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Nice To Haves

Relevant HVAC training and/or teaching experience.
Higher Education experience.

Responsibilities

Teaching courses in the Associate in Applied Science and the Bachelor of Science HVACR degree programs.
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.
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 design and implementation of additional undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Maintain records and conduct assessment, 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.
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).
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 by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.
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.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.