57 research assistant professor jobs found in Mount Pleasant

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATOR Position Number: S-3840 Position Summary: As a member of the University Marketing & Communications team, the Social Media Content Creator will inform, engage, and entertain audiences with timely, relevant, and appropriate content across multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn and X, as well as new channels that may become important. The Social Media Content Creator will focus on quick-turnaround content, aligned with current and emerging trends, the CMU brand, and CMU’s current campaigns, with the goal of increasing CMU’s presence and relevance on its primary social media channels. This position will engage with audiences by responding to post comments and direct messages and will assist with all aspects of online community management, including social listening and reporting. This individual will also assist with data collection and analysis and work closely with members of the social...

COORDINATOR / PUBLIC POPULATION HEALTH / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Position Number: S-3841 Position Summary: Supports the coordination and implementation of multiple research projects in the area of public and population health. Responsibilities will be varied by project and could include: collection of research data, research participant interviews, collection of data from medical records, establishment of processes and procedures, and budget monitoring. Position would be responsible for the successful implementation of study protocols. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. One year research experience. Proficient with spreadsheets and database software programs. Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree. Experience in higher education. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for...

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Position Number: S-3833 Position Summary: This position works directly with Dr. Peter Dijkstra and his team to study behavioral decision making, social competition, and stress resilience in fish. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Previous experience in the performance of standard laboratory procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree. Reasonable knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in laboratory activities. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Duties & Responsibilities: Conducts physiological assays, including mitochondrial respiration, redox/oxidative stress measurements, and hormone analyses, ensuring high data quality and reproducibility. Manages daily laboratory operations, including scheduling, workflow coordination, and maintaining a safe, efficient research environment. Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment, coordinate calibrations and...

PRINT SERVICES AREA FLOAT Position Number: S-3836 Position Summary: Assist in the daily operations of Printing Services. This individual will assist in operating a variety of equipment and utilize software related to the printing industry. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent GED . Previous working/job experience. Demonstrated ability to complete multiple assignments simultaneously. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image. Ability to lift weight up to fifty pounds. Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent education. 2 years of experience in the printing industry. Proficient in spelling and language usage. Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in the daily operations of Printing Services, including but not limited to Copy Center, Finishing and bulk mail areas. Lift/transport jobs between Copy Center, Finishing and Mailing departments....

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ALTERNATIVE BREAKS Position Number: S-3834 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center (VC) will work collaboratively with the Director and other professional staff and student members of the Volunteer Center to develop, support, and promote service opportunities to engage students with the mission and values of Central Michigan University. The Assistant Director will serve as the university advisor to the Alternative Breaks (AB) program and provide oversight and direction to the VC and AB graduate and undergraduate student staff. The Assistant Director will direct leadership training of the Alternative Break student advisory board, the student site leaders, and provide oversight of participant development of 700 students. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for providing support to Volunteer Center and AB program assessment. Additionally, the Assistant Director will manage most of the marketing...

Pathology - Foundational Sciences Faculty (Medical Faculty, Open Rank) Posting Number: F-1030 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: Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is seeking a basic science medical faculty with emphasis on teaching Pathology in our Foundational Sciences Discipline. This position assumes an educational role working with other faculty in implementing a highly integrated, cross-disciplinary, and inquiry-based medical school curriculum that includes peer-instruction, case-based and team-based learning. In addition to teaching, the selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and deliver research/scholarly outcomes. The college supports many different types of research and...

DIRECTOR / MARKETING / INNOVATION & ONLINE Position Number: S-3819 Position Summary: The director of marketing for CMU’s Innovation and Online unit leads integrated and comprehensive marketing efforts to increase market share and drive prospective student engagement, application growth, and enrollment for CMU’s online degree programs. This role is responsible for developing, managing, and executing a strategic, data-informed marketing strategy in collaboration with university partners; in particular, University Marketing and Communications, with the ultimate goal of achieving enrollment growth targets for online programs. This individual will work in partnership with University Marketing and Communication on all aspects of the marketing lifecycle, from brand positioning and lead generation to conversion and student retention for CMU Online. The director will lead a team of marketing professionals, manage budgets, and collaborate with internal...

Speech-Language Pathology (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1029 College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders 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 Speech-Language Pathology Division in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University ( CMU ) is recruiting for one full-time, 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor, with a flexible start date of August 24, 2026 or January 7, 2027. The CMU Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is housed within The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. Starting salary is commensurate with...

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT Position Number: S-3830 Position Summary: Along with Director, develops goals and objectives for Career Development Center ( CDC ) staff and programs. Responsible for research, development, direction and implementation of a university wide career development model. Provides planning for career development, including internal and external initiatives and programs. Manages multifaceted relationships with staff, faculty, alumni, students and colleges. Provides supervision of three (3) Assistant Directors of Career Development and in the absence of the Director, serves as the point person for overall Career Services matters. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent with emphasis in career development, career counseling, higher education, psychology or related fields. Five years of related professional experience. Demonstrated success in relationship building with staff,...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT RECRUITMENT & OUTREACH / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Position Number: S-3831 Position Summary: The assistant director of student recruitment & outreach serves as the College of Education & Human Services ( CEHS ) liaison between university offices and the academic departments within CEHS to coordinate and lead prospective student initiatives. This position also provides leadership for the EHS Residential College ( EHSRC ), a living/learning community for students interested in academic programs housed in CEHS . The assistant director will oversee the creation and implementation of recruitment events for prospective students including freshmen, transfer, and graduate students. Additionally, this position will actively participate on college and university committees as it relates to recruitment, college onboarding, and living/learning communities. The assistant director works with all CEHS departments, as well...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT SUCCESS Position Number: S-3828 Position Summary: The Assistant Director (AD) supervises Success Coaches and coordinates coaching resources utilizing a case management model to support the Central Guarantee and departments in the Center for Student Success. The AD will assist in the development of student support initiatives designed to facilitate and improve retention and student progress to timely graduation. The AD supervises the programming and work of success coaching and supports the monitoring, tracking and outcome of the Central Career Guarantee. The AD delivers responsive and effective service to designated members of the CMU community including students, faculty, and staff. The AD communicates with and directly assists students and colleagues with strategies that support the Central Career Guarantee (a program advancing student personal and career success). Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Three years...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Position Number: S-3824 Position Summary: Reporting to the Director for the Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services ( MASS ), the Assistant Director of Student Engagement contributes to the overall mission of the MASS Office by providing advisement and education to students and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). This position supports students through the exploration of identity development and fosters an active learning environment that enhances their awareness on the ways culture informs community and personhood. The assistant director provides support for MASS and the Division of University Engagement and Student Affairs with cultural programming that aligns with divisional goals. The assistant director also collaborates with campus partners on student engagement, recruitment, retention, progress, and completion initiatives. Further, they are responsible for various levels of academic support,...

Synthetic Carbohydrate and/or Lipid Chemistry Postdoctoral Research Fellow Posting Number: F-1028 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Employee Group: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Begin Date: 03/01/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: One postdoctoral position focused on the synthesis of mycobacterial glycolipids is available starting March 1, 2026, in the laboratory of Dr. Ben Swarts of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Central Michigan University. The position is renewable, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding, for a maximum term of three years. We are looking for an enthusiastic chemist to work on the synthesis, characterization, and chemical biology of structurally complex, virulence-associated glycolipids from the cell...

Immersive Media and Video Lecturer Posting Number: F-1026 College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media Home Department: School of Communication, Journalism and Media 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: 08/17/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position in immersive media and content creation. We are looking for a filmmaker/video production specialist with immersive media experience with a minimum of a master’s degree or higher. The ideal candidate is an innovative storyteller wanting to train the next generation of film and video content creators. We need a faculty member who is passionate about storytelling, experimentation, and the integration of...

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Position Number: S-3822 Position Summary: Responsible for providing executive leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight of the Facilities Management Department of Central Michigan University. Oversees comprehensive facilities functions, including Campus Planning, Project Design and Construction, Campus Operations and Maintenance, Custodial Services, Utilities Operations, and Landscape Operations. Develops and recommends policy and/or procedural improvements to the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services on all matters relative to facilities management, construction programs, resource utilization, and related matters. Responsible for an operational budget of $32 million, including the Central Energy Facility, leads an organization of approximately 150 full-time equivalent employees, most of whom are unionized, and oversees a capital construction program of approximately $180 million....

DIRECTOR / NONCREDIT & ALTERNATIVE ENROLLMENT Position Number: S-3823 Position Summary: The director of noncredit and alternative enrollment for CMU Innovation and Online provides strategic leadership and institutional stewardship for professional development, noncredit learning, and alternative enrollment pathways delivered online and at distance. The director holds primary responsibility for the design, implementation, governance, and sustainability of the university’s noncredit portfolio, digital credentialing infrastructure, and alternative enrollment models. This role oversees online program management relationships, workforce and state-funded initiatives, along with dual and concurrent enrollment programs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, compliance requirements, and external partner needs. The director serves as a senior advisor on noncredit and alternative enrollment strategy and acts as a key risk-management and continuity leader...

COORDINATOR / CREATIVE CONTENT / FOOTBALL Position Number: S-3788 Position Summary: The Creative Content Coordinator for Central Michigan University Football is responsible for developing and executing a dynamic multimedia content strategy to enhance the brand, visibility, and engagement of the football program. This position plays a key role in shaping the team’s digital presence through graphic design, video production, social media content, and storytelling initiatives aimed at recruiting, fan engagement, and program promotion. The coordinator will report to the General Manager and work closely with coaching staff, recruiting personnel, sports information, marketing, and external relations staff to create high-quality content that aligns with the team’s culture, recruits, and fan base. Additionally, this role will support the football program’s recruiting efforts by producing innovative digital materials that appeal to prospective...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ADMISSIONS Position Number: S-3817 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for 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 student-related professions....

DIRECTOR / CENTRAL BOUND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Position Number: S-3812 Position Summary: This position provides programmatic and operational leadership for Central Michigan University’s community college partnership initiative, Central Bound. This role is responsible for fostering collaborative relationships across institutions, engaging community college partners, and coordinating with key stakeholder groups to support Central Bound program objectives and student success. The program director plays a pivotal role in supporting the recruitment, retention, and overall academic achievement of program participants, contributing directly to the advancement of the institutional enrollment strategies and academic mission Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Two years of professional experience in a higher education setting. Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and shifting timelines. Experience fostering...

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT/UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT Position Number: S-3816 Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Vice President of University Engagement and Student Affairs ( VPUESA ), the Associate Vice President of University Engagement ( AVPUE ) serves on the VP’s Executive Leadership team. The AVPUE is a direct liaison to faculty, staff, students, community members, and counterparts at other institutions. Further, the AVPUE participates in an executive on-call rotation for emergencies and attends meetings/events representing the VP and special projects. In accordance with the Leadership Standards at Central Michigan University, the Division of University Engagement and Student Affairs works cooperatively with a diverse array of constituencies to nurture a supportive, collaborative environment which centers student and scholarly success while enhancing CMU’s organizational culture. The primary responsibility of the AVPUE is to provide executive...