Central Michigan University

COORDINATOR / UNIVERSITY EVENTS Position Number: S-3497 Position Summary: The University Events Coordinator is a full-time, professional position, with the primary responsibility of assisting with event intake function of University Events on CMU’s Mount Pleasant campus. The Coordinator manages the website and the daily triage of event inquiries to include event processing and reporting support for event production and logistics to serve the CMU campus community. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in areas directly related to any of the following areas of study: marketing, recreation, sports management, hospitality, hotel management, or event planning and project management. Experience working in event planning and/or production, preferably in a university environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relations with faculty, staff, work associates, and clients. Demonstrated ability to organize and manage student personnel....

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / EVENTS ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION Position Number: S-3499 Position Summary: The position is responsible for the day-to-day event engineering and technical production operations and event systems work. This position provides support recommendations and review of technical specs campus wide, as well as daily solutions for technical event support and compliance including equipment rental inventory review. Maintains campus venue technology and provides training and development of technical production support staff and leads technical design for event programming. This position also provides extensive event reporting, technical estimation, and logistical production plans for Director review as well as reviews and manages vendor installations and logistical event support on and off campus. This position provides technical recommendations and submission for contracts and proposals. Oversees systems and equipment owned and operated by University Events and...

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Position Number: S-3509 Position Summary: Responsible for directing a successful football program for Central Michigan University, a Division I, FBS member of the Mid-American Conference; plans and administers all aspects of the football program: coaching, recruiting, compliance, fiscal management and public relations. Directs summer camps. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Five years football coaching experience. Knowledge of, and commitment to, following NCAA rules. Proven integrity, leadership skills. Ability to motivate student-athletes to be successful academically and athletically. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree. Collegiate football coaching experience preferred. Duties & Responsibilities: Coach shall perform all duties and services of football head coach as prescribed by the University’s Director of Athletics in accordance with the policies, practices...

PROJECT ADVISOR/UPWARD BOUND Position Number: S-2834 Type of Recruitment: Position Summary: PROJECT ADVISOR/UPWARD BOUND Posting Number: S-2834 Position Summary: This position is located in Detroit, Michigan and serves 63 students within a Detroit Public Schools Community District High School and Charter Schools. The Project Advisor assists in planning, implementing and administering the goals and objectives of the TRIO Upward Bound Program. This job requires a level of independence to respond to requests from the project director, university personnel, school administrators, community partners, students, and parents within defined grant regulations, guidelines and procedures. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited institution. One year of experience working with TRIO and/or high school programs. Experience with student recruitment, facilitation, record keeping, budget...

Project Advisor/Talent Search Position Number: S-3076 Type of Recruitment: External Position Summary: This position is located in Detroit, Michigan and serves 500 students within the five partner Detroit Public middle and high schools. The Project Advisor position is a federally-funded TRIO program position providing academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encouraging them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. This job requires a level of independence to respond to requests from the project director, university personnel, high/middle school administrators, community partners, students and parents within defined grant regulations, guidelines and procedures. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, education, counseling, sociology, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution. Experience with recruitment, facilitation, and program planning. Ability to...

MANAGER / ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN PROGRAM Position Number: S-3476 Position Summary: The Manager of Senior Design and External Relations oversees the continuous development and improvement of all senior design projects, builds and sustains external relations with the constituents. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or closely related field. 5 years of experience in engineering and/or project management. Engineering design experience. Experience communicating timelines and actions planning to address potential challenges. Strong oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Professional Engineer. Teaching experience on senior design courses at the college level. M.S. in an engineering or closely related field. 10 years of experience in engineering and/or project management. Duties & Responsibilities: Develops and maintains corporate relations and partnerships with local and regional industries to...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ORIENTATION & ACADEMIC SUPPORT Position Number: S-3501 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Orientation and Academic Support facilitates the communication, and programming for new and continuing CMU students. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of New Student Orientation and provides leadership for new student orientation experiences in all delivery modes. The assistant director develops and implements communication plans, along with outreach and academic support resources to foster engagement and success in the retention, progression and graduation of students. The assistant director provides leadership for Parent & Family Services, including communication to parents and supporters and organizing, planning and implementation for Parent & Family Weekend. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. One year of experience working with students in a college or university setting. One of experience supervising staff....

COORDINATOR / INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME CENTER Position Number: S-3505 Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and the delivery of service to international students in the International Student Welcoming Center. Managing a team of student employees, this position coordinates a one-stop-shop for information for international students pursuing degree programs at CMU . Under the direction of the Executive Director of International and Graduate Admissions, the coordinator will ensure relevant information is readily available to students and delivered with a high degree of accuracy and excellent customer service. The coordinator will also assist with other aspects of international student recruitment and onboarding such as international student orientation, check-in, and issuing or updating 1-20s. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. One year experience advising international students at the higher education level. US...

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Lecturer Posting Number: F-0834 College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department: School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024 Position End Date: Position Summary: Teaching: Teach courses at the undergraduate level; help with curriculum development; and other program-related activities. Advising/Service: Involvement in campus, community, and professional service; advising undergraduate students in the program. * The anticipated start date is August 2024 or an alternative negotiated start date. Required Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing An active RN license in MI or eligibility for a MI nursing license. Effective oral/written communication skills...

Assistant Football Coach Posting Number: F-0928 College/Unit: Athletics Home Department: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Employee Group: Athletic Coach (Faculty) Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Athletic Coach Position Begin Date: Position End Date: Position Summary: Central Michigan University, a Football Bowl Subdivision ( FBS ) member of the Mid-American Conference, is accepting applications for Assistant Football Coaches. Positions are full-time, 12-month appointments with a full benefit package. Salary is commensurate with experience. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Football coaching experience. Knowledge of and commitment to following NCAA rules and regulations. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree. Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience (preferably at the...

ACADEMIC ADVISOR Position Number: S-3504 Position Summary: An Academic Advisor manages a case load of students with a goal of providing comprehensive support for their academic performance, goals, and timely completion of their degree. An Advisor is responsible for assisting students with advising on majors, career exploration and development of academic planning strategies. Utilizing technology and other resources, Academic Advisors work directly with students on course sequencing, success skills and habits and provide guidance that assist with progression toward degree completion. Advisors engage with new students and supporters through new student orientation and support college transition and student success. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. One year of higher education experience working with students. Knowledge of college student development and research on retention and persistence. Evidence of working with and responding to the needs of a diverse...

EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPECIALIST Position Number: S-3502 Position Summary: Responsible for telephone service to parents, students, and the university community. Works independently to perform a variety of computer system updates, document management/data entry, and webpage updates which require a relatively high degree of decision-making and autonomy. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED . Four years of qualifying experience or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years. Experience with Microsoft Word. Customer service experience. Spreadsheet and/or database experience. Organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to project a positive attitude. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with accurate results. Ability to compose, proofread and edit correspondence. Ability to perform the essential functions...

Computational Chemical Physics Postdoctoral Research Fellow Posting Number: F-0927 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Physics Employee Group: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Begin Date: Position End Date: 08/31/2025 Position Summary: The Physics Department at Central Michigan University ( CMU ) is seeking outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral position in computational chemical physics. The successful candidate will work with Professor Koblar A. Jackson on a project involving the deployment of the FLOSIC code, software that implements the Fermi-Löwdin orbital self-interaction correction, to a cloud computing environment. A second thrust is to develop cloud-based educational modules for applied quantum mechanics courses. The work will involve collaborating with researchers at the University of...

Physical Education (Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor) Posting Number: F-0925 College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department: Department of Physical Education and Sport Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 10 month Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/18/2025 Position End Date: Position Summary: The CMU Health and Physical Education ( HPE ) program in the Department of Physical Education and Sport is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of assistant or associate professor effective August 2025. Tenure-track faculty in the department generally teach nine-hours per semester while also engaging in service to the department, college, university, and their field of expertise as well as maintain an active research line within their area of expertise. This position will primarily...

Biochemistry Lecturer Posting Number: F-0926 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Part-Time Position Type: One Semester Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date: 01/09/2025 Position End Date: 05/14/2025 Position Summary: The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Central Michigan University seeks one or more fixed-term faculty to teach chemistry and biochemistry labs and/or lectures during the spring 2025 semester. This one-semester, seven-credit (with the possibility of additional courses being available), benefit eligible appointment begins January 9, 2025. Benefit-eligible, fixed-term faculty appointed for the spring semester will receive benefits from January 1, 2025 through August 15, 2025. Required Qualifications: MS or PhD in biochemistry or related field....

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ADMISSIONS Position Number: S-3500 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for recruiting students to and the promotion and marketing of Central Michigan University within the continental United States in a defined travel territory. Travel includes attending college fairs, professional conferences, community-partnership events, and alumni activities. This position acts as a liaison between the University and high school and community college officials, providing academic, career, and admissions advice to prospective students, representing the University at numerous public speaking engagements, and assisting in the daily operation of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This position also represents international, graduate, and global admissions as needed. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. One year of experience; preferably in marketing, sales, public relations, higher education, or...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH Position Number: S-3491 Position Summary: The Assistant Director for Educational Outreach is instrumental in promoting CMU Online programs and engaging prospective transfer students, with a primary focus on fostering relationships and outreach activities within K-12 school districts, ISDs, and community colleges. This role is pivotal in achieving departmental enrollment goals through exceptional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include representing CMU Online at transfer events and fairs, meeting with prospective students to showcase program offerings, and conducting pre-transfer evaluations to facilitate seamless credit transfer. Collaborating closely with community college representatives and program leaders, the Assistant Director develops transfer guides and pathways to streamline the transfer process into both credit and non-credit professional development and...

PK-12 Literacy (Tenure-Track, Open Rank) Posting Number: F-0924 College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services Home Department: Department of Teacher and Special Education Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/18/2025 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Department of Teacher and Special Education ( TSE ) at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment, open-rank professor position in PK-12 Literacy, effective August, 2025. Tenure-track faculty are generally expected to teach three courses per semester, maintain an active research agenda, and actively participate in service activities. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, or online at the undergraduate or graduate level. Faculty may also: advise students; engage in program assessment; help develop...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FIELDWORK Position Number: S-3498 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Elementary Education Fieldwork supports the Office of Educator Preparation Programs ( EPP ) in providing support to teacher candidates, PK-12 partners, and faculty, offering high-quality professional development, monitoring program progressions, and dispositional growth of teacher candidates across the Elementary programs. This position serves as a liaison between (1) the University, PK-12 schools, and community partners in procuring placements for teacher education candidates and (2) between campus faculty, the College of Education and Human Services, and all other colleges in the University that participate in delivery of clinical field experience courses. This position facilitates, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the clinical field experiences for students enrolled in the secondary and K-12 education programs. Required Qualifications:...

Recreational Therapy and Rehabilitation Lecturer Posting Number: F-0923 College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services Home Department: Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/18/2025 Position End Date: Position Summary: The RPL Department at CMU invites applications for a fixed-term faculty position to teach full-time in our Recreational Therapy and Rehabilitation ( RTR ) program. Specific teaching assignments would be in both the RTR major and the Disability Studies and Community Inclusion ( DSCI ) minor. Courses taught may be required toward student certification with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Association ( NCTRA ) and may include both face-to-face and online delivery methods. This position would also advise the...