Assistant Professor - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Diagnostic Medical Sonography   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

32403 - Diagnostic Medical Imaging

  Advertised Salary: $58,000 - $65,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences 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: • 9-month tenure-track faculty position, which includes teaching and related responsibilities in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Responsibilities include: preparing and delivering lectures, providing instruction, and preparing, administering, and grading examinations, advising students on related academic matters, engaging in scholarly activities and professional development, and serving on departmental and faculty committees to promote curriculum development within the College of Health Professions.
• 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 this position is August 2025 at the earliest and January 2026 at the latest.   Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing   Required Education: • Graduate from an accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or health related field.
• Must earn MS degree within 3 years of hire.   Required Work Experience: • 3 years of clinical experience in direct patient care.   Required Licenses and Certifications: • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Abdomen (AB), and Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN).   Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: • Five or more years of clinical experience in direct patient care, previous teaching experience, and a Master's degree.   Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Teach laboratory and lecture classes for students in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention 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).
• Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
• 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
• Certification/License

  Optional Documents:     Special Instructions to Applicants: • Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of bachelor 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 college coursework or attained a 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.
• Certification