Adjunct Instructor 1 - Accountancy

Position Title :

Adjunct Instructor 1- Accountancy

Location :

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department :

34200 - Accountancy Finance & Info Systems

Advertised Salary :

Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO / AFT Agreement

FLSA : Exempt

Temporary / Continuing :

Temporary

Part-Time / Full-Time :

Part-Time

Union Group : N / A

Term of Position : As Needed

At Will / Just Cause :

At Will

Summary of Position :

Teach undergraduate accounting courses. Faculty are expected to assess student learning outcomes for their courses and actively participate in program assessment activities under the guidance of tenured / tenure-track faculty.

This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis.

This posting is being used for face to face and / or online instruction. However, the candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2023 at the earliest and January of 2024 at the latest.

Position Type :

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education :

Master's degree in business with an undergraduate degree in accounting OR a Master's degree in accounting.

Required Work Experience :

Minimum of five years relevant in-field (non-teaching).

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Certifications in specific areas such as CPA or CMA.

Physical Demands :

• Office Environment
• Sitting
• Repetitive Movement
• Standing

Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered :

Teaching experience is preferred.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Part-time teaching and related responsibilities; utilizing face-to-face, blended and / or online modes of delivery; delivery on or off campus; assuring / improving learning through assessment; close consultation with program faculty, as well as training via the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.

Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include but are not limited to : 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 may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.

Marginal Duties / Responsibilities :

Part-time teaching and related responsibilities; utilizing face-to-face, blended and / or online modes of delivery; delivery on or off campus; assuring / improving learning through assessment; close consultation with program faculty, as well as training via the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

Skills and Abilities :

Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Documents :

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED) : Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Master degree.

Transcript must include : Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Certification (REQUIRED) : Applicants must attach a copy of CPA or CMA certification.

Initial Application Review Date :

June 1st, 2023

Open Until Position is Filled? :

True

Posting Close Date : EEO Statement :

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit : Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .