Adjunct Instructor 1 - Product Design Engineering Technology

Position Title :

Adjunct Instructor 1 - Product Design Engineering Technology

Location : Multiple Locations

Multiple Locations

Department :

38300 - School of Eng & Computing Tech

Advertised Salary :

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

FLSA : Exempt

Exempt

Temporary / Continuing :

Temporary

Part-Time / Full-Time :

Part-Time

Union Group :

Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT)

Term of Position : As Needed

As Needed

At Will / Just Cause :

At Will

Summary of Position :

The School of Engineering and Computing Technology invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Product Design Engineering Technology program.

This position requires teaching undergraduate-level lecture and laboratory coursework in a "hands-on" academic environment.

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 used for face to face and / or online instruction. For in-person or hybrid teaching positions, candidates must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

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.

For courses that are taught 100% online, the candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment.

Position Type :

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education :

1. Master's degree in field or closely related area or a Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in field which may include Design, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial or related discipline.

2. Any Master's or higher-level degree plus a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in field and five years relevant industry experience directly related to course(s) taught.

3. A Bachelor's degree in field and seven years of relevant industry experience directly related to the course(s) taught.

4. An Associate's degree in field and any bachelor's degree plus seven years of relevant industry experience directly related to course(s) taught.

Required Work Experience :

Work experience based on degree attained. Please see Required Education.

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Physical Demands :

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered :

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Preparing and delivering courses utilizing effective methods that ensure all course outcomes are met, and delivering courses in a classroom format.

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.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Marginal Duties / Responsibilities :

Skills and Abilities :

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

Required Documents :

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents :

Unofficial Transcript 2

Special Instructions to Applicants :

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

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

Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL) : Applicants who have completed college coursework or attained a degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.

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

The anticipated start date of this position is August 2024 at the earliest and January 2025 at the latest.

Initial Application Review Date :

July 15, 2024

Open Until Position is Filled? :

Posting Close Date : EEO Statement :

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 .