41 research assistant jobs found in Mount Pleasant

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT II Position Number: S-3759 Position Summary: Provides telephone reception services to students, parents, and university community on behalf of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid ( OSFA ). Assists with clerical processing of agency scholarship certifications. Assists OSFA staff with other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED . Two years of qualifying experience or a combination of education and experience that equates to two years. Experience with Microsoft Word. Customer service 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 of the position with or without...

AUDIOLOGY CLINICAL SUPERVISOR / PART-TIME Position Number: S-3477 Position Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Audiology Clinical Supervisor are clinical teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate audiology students performing audiological evaluation and treatment of clients in the audiology program. These responsibilities are carried out in the Carls Center, off campus sites as assigned, and in support of Mobile Health Central. Direct clinical services to the community are provided by the Audiology Clinical Supervisor on a twelve month basis. Functions under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Instruction and Audiology Services or a designated representative. Exercises supervision over student employees as assigned. Required Qualifications: Doctoral Degree in Audiology (AuD and/or PhD) or Master’s Degree in Audiology (MA/MS) obtained prior to 2007. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence: Audiology ( CCC -A) or the ability to...

Field Hockey Assistant Coach Posting Number: F-1003 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: The assistant coach will assist the head coach in coaching, planning, organization, directing and implementing all phases of a Division I Field Hockey program as well as assist in all areas of team performance including pre-season, post-season training, practice and competition. They will work closely with support staff for peak performance of the student-athletes as well as their development and academic success.  The assistant coach will coordinate field hockey recruiting activities, arrange on and off-campus evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, organize unofficial and official visits of recruits while monitoring...

Psychiatry - Physician Faculty (Medical Faculty, Open Rank) Posting Number: F-0972 College/Unit: College of Medicine Home Department: College of Medicine Employee Group: Medical Faculty Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Medical Faculty Position Begin Date: Position End Date: Position Summary: The Central Michigan University College of Medicine ( CMED ) is seeking a full-time, highly qualified physician faculty for a non-tenure track student health position in Psychiatry. This is a unique opportunity for physicians to provide psychiatric services through Student Health Services. This position assumes a role that will include clinical practice and committee service. This is an open rank position depending on credentials. The start date is negotiable. To be considered for this appointment, applicants are expected to demonstrate multidimensional qualifications in clinical practice and involvement in community...

Head Women's Field Hockey Coach Posting Number: F-1022 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: This position will oversee all aspects of a Division I program, including the management of two full-time assistant coaches. The Head Coach will provide positive direction and leadership to maintain a successful field hockey program; plan and administer all aspects of the program; coach, recruit, adhere to NCAA and MAC compliance policies; demonstrated ability to be fiscally responsible and manage complex budgets; have the ability to work with athletic communications on public relations initiatives; and be directly involved with fundraising and university development initiatives. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree...

Early Childhood Development and Learning (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1017 College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services Home Department: Department of Human Development and Family Studies Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 10 month Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Department of Human Development and Family Studies invites applications for a 10-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in Early Childhood. This position will begin August 24, 2026. We seek a collaborative scholar-teacher committed to relationship-based, joyful, and equitable learning for all children birth-8. Candidates who are grounded in play-based, Constructivist approaches, guided by NAEYC core position statements, and with a strong interest in preparing leaders for early childhood education...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES Position Number: S-3780 Position Summary: Academic Coordinator for assigned teams: promotes academic success and retention of student-athletes; assists in monitoring continuing eligibility; mentors at-risk student-athletes; meets with prospective student-athletes on recruiting visits and provides coaches with relevant NCAA Eligibility Center information regarding prospective student-athletes. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field. One year of experience working in a college student services area. Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, Conference and NCAA regulations. Positive interpersonal skills. Ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse educational and social backgrounds. Ability to multi-task. Effective organizational skills. Strong listening skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to work...

GENERAL / PROJECT MANAGER Position Number: S-3772 Position Summary: Responsible for the coordination and management of engineering, purchasing, and construction activities throughout the life of a combination of small, medium, and large projects. These projects can include renovation, major repair and replacement, building additions, and new buildings throughout the university. This position requires strong project management skills, and knowledge of engineering and construction practices, applicable codes and standards, organization, teamwork, and communication to implement successful projects. This position’s prime responsibility is to maintain satisfied customers and meet project goals for costs, schedule, and functionality. Additionally, this position provides general technical expertise to various department initiatives and activities. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years. Four years...

COORDINATOR / CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Position Number: S-3774 Position Summary: The classroom instructional support coordinator provides comprehensive support for pre-clerkship classroom instruction and educational technology operations. This role ensures the smooth execution of active learning methodologies such as Team-Based Learning ( TBL ) and Peer Instruction (PI) by overseeing classroom setup, assisting with instructional technologies, and coordinating session logistics. The coordinator also provides proctoring assistance and works closely with faculty, academic affairs staff, and IT teams to ensure an optimal learning environment for medical students. Required Qualifications: Associate’s degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to two years. Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with faculty, students, and staff. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, WebEx, Teams, and...

COORDINATOR / SOCIAL MEDIA Position Number: S-3781 Position Summary: The social media coordinator works within the University Communications team that spearheads Central Michigan University’s official communications across a multitude of traditional and digital channels. This role is responsible for helping to tell the story of CMU through creation, coordination and execution of key elements of the university’s social media strategy — including writing content, managing channels, and engaging with target audiences — as well as supporting internal and external communications efforts. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public relations, communications, or a related field. One year of professional experience preferably in public relations, social media, and/or marketing communications. Experience developing and implementing organic and paid social media strategies. Strong writing skills with experience writing social media content, internal...

Astronomy (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1016 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Physics 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: 08/24/2025 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Department of Physics at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting in Fall 2026. We are seeking an astronomer or astrophysicist with research focused on areas of theoretical, computational or observational astronomy that would complement the research and educational mission of the department. The teaching component of the position involves undergraduate and graduate astronomy and physics courses. Lab components of the astronomy courses include the use of our on-campus Brooks Astronomical...

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST MASTER CLINICAL EDUCATOR (2 POSITIONS) Position Number: S-3779 Position Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP ) Master Clinical Educator are on-site clinical education in clinical and didactic classrooms and evaluation of students performing preventative, diagnostic, consultative, and individual and/or group treatment services in the speech-language pathology program. The SLP Master Clinical Educator schedules their assigned caseload each semester. In addition, the SLP Master Clinical Educator works to coordinate clinical experiences that involve inter-professional education and practice and simulated/standardized events. This position may also be involved in planning and implementing collaborative programs on and off-campus that involve clinical experiences, service learning, and/or programs of community engagement. The SLP Master Clinical Educator may also provide direct clinical services to the...

DIRECTOR / INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Position Number: S-3773 Position Summary: Provides visionary, collaborative, and coordinated leadership for creating and implementing multi-modality instructional, learning design, and pedagogical practices that maximize student learning across the curriculum. Cultivates partnerships with CMU instructors, regardless of their unit, instructional setting, or mode of course delivery to enhance the institution’s culture of teaching and learning. Collaborates with other university constituents to align resources to ensure a high-quality learning environment and related support strategies. Manages and reports on data relevant to instructional development. Reports to the Executive Director/Curriculum and Instructional Support. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution in an Education related discipline (e.g. Higher Education, Education Leadership, Educational...

Health Administration/Graduate Program Director (Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor) Posting Number: F-1009 College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department: School of Health Sciences Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - 12 month Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: Position End Date: Position Summary: The Health Administration Division within the School of Health Sciences of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University ( CMU ) seeks to hire a Health Administration faculty member who will also serve an initial appointment as the Graduate Program Director. This is a twelve-month (12), tenure-eligible position with a desired start date of May 2026, or as negotiated. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Doctor of Health Administration ( DHA ) and Master of...

Physical Education (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor/Associate Professor) Posting Number: F-1012 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: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The CMU Health and Physical Education ( HPE ) program in the Department of Physical Education and Sport ( PES ) is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of assistant/associate professor effective August 2026. Tenure-track faculty generally teach nine (9) credit hours per semester while also engaging in service to the department, college, university. Faculty are also required to engage in scholarly activity that results in successful publications in their field of expertise....

Social Work Lecturer Posting Number: F-1007 College/Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Home Department: School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service 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: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: 05/10/2028 Position Summary: The School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time fixed-term faculty position in the Bachelor of Social Work program beginning in August 2026. The BSW program at CMU is an in-person program requiring face-to-face instruction and office hour availability. Instructional duties include teaching Generalist Social Work courses throughout the curriculum. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position with a negotiable supplemental summer administrative appointment....

COORDINATOR / COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING OUTREACH PROGRAMS Position Number: S-3770 Position Summary: The College of Science and Engineering ( CSE ) Programs Coordinator facilitates outreach programming, including CSE camps and summer bridge activities, and coordinates internship activities for CSE departments. The CSE Programs Coordinator will also provide leadership as the Director of the Science & Engineering Residential College ( SERC ). Activities will include working with the CSE Dean’s office, faculty, staff, and partners to develop and implement programming, including recruitment, logistics, budget management, assessment, and reporting. This individual will also cultivate and coordinate internship opportunities for CSE programs. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. One year of relevant experience in program coordination, STEM education, and/or higher education. Experience working directly with high school...

Counseling Center - Counselor Posting Number: F-1011 College/Unit: Student Affairs / Residence Life Home Department: Counseling Center 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: 01/08/2025 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Central Michigan University Counseling Center has a full time, 9 month, mental health counseling position available. This position is aimed at furthering the emotional health and well-being of CMU students. This is a non-teaching, fixed term faculty position. The Counseling Center provides free and confidential, short term counseling services to currently enrolled CMU students dealing with personal issues that may negatively impact their academic success, interpersonal relationships, health, or well-being. Services are provided in person and via tele-mental health and offered in...

Nuclear Physics Postdoctoral Research Fellow Posting Number: F-1010 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: 01/06/2026 Position End Date: 07/05/2026 Position Summary: The Nuclear Physics and Fundamental Symmetries group in the Department of Physics at Central Michigan University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position with expertise in experimental nuclear physics, beginning after January 1, 2026. The CMU group performs research in low-energy nuclear physics to address questions in nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure and reactions, and in fundamental symmetries. The group leads experimental research programs at various particle accelerator laboratories, focusing on unstable beam experiments at the nearby...

Statistics (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1006 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences 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: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics beginning August 24, 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and data science, develop a productive research program, mentor students, and contribute to departmental and university service. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field, completed by the start date. Demonstrated record, or strong...