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Assistant or Associate Professor HVACR
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Apr 2026
💰 $85,000/yr($70,000/yr – $85,000/yr)
About the role
Position Title:
Assistant or Associate Professor HVACR
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
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. Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: 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: 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. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
Please see Required Education field.
• Relevant HVAC training and/or teaching experience.
• Higher Education experience. Essential Duties/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 develop
38230 - HVACR
Advertised Salary: $70,000 - $85,000; (Assistant - $70,000 - $77,000) (Associate - $78,000 - $85,000). Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements. Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
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 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. Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: 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: 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. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Please see Required Education field.
• Relevant HVAC training and/or teaching experience.
• Higher Education experience. Essential Duties/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 develop
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