Adjunct Instructor - Computer Information Systems - Prison Education Program (PEP) at Thumb Correctional Facility (Lapeer, MI)

Position Title :

Adjunct Instructor - Computer Information Systems - Prison Education Program (PEP) at Thumb Correctional Facility (Lapeer, MI)

Location : Lapeer

Department :

41345 - FM Thumb Correctional Prgms

Advertised Salary :

Minimum of $1,314 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $1,416 per credit hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO / AFT agreement.

Benefits :

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Adjunct Faculty

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 :

An adjunct instructor is needed to teach an undergraduate Computer Information System course as part of Ferris State University's Prison Education Program at Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer, Michigan. Courses are to be taught in person via face to face instruction, and the candidate selected for hire must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

The course to be taught is ISYS 321 - Business Information Systems : Introduction to strategic information systems functions. Provides an integrating experience that enables a student to demonstrate the capacity to synthesize and apply knowledge from an organizational perspective. Included are the uses of information technology to grow, expand, and efficiently and profitably manage an organization. Of particular focus are the interrelationships between information systems. The course's main goal is to equip students with the latest developments in businesses with regards to information technology. In that sense, the following concepts will be introduced or emphasized : Business Solution Decision, Enterprise systems (ERP), Analytics and Business Process design. Students will participate in many interdisciplinary team projects and be exposed to leading business solutions software.

The start date of this position is January 2026.

Position Type :

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education :

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related field, OR Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology.

Required Work Experience :

Three years of industry experience in IS or IT related field with direct experience in

one of the areas to be taught.

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Successful candidates will need to complete a background check through LEIN, the Michigan Department of Corrections / MDOC Contractors training through Mi-TRAIN, and an on-site orientation.

Physical Demands :

• Office Environment
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Pulling / Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered :

Candidates with appropriate certifications and relevant teaching experience are preferred.

Previous teaching experience at college level.

Previous teaching experience in a prison education program.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Provide face-to-face instruction assuring / improving learning through assessment; close consultation with program faculty, as well as training via the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

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

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 participating in traditional functions that have academic significance (e.g., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).

Cultivates and environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties / Responsibilities :

Skills and Abilities :

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Documents :

Optional Documents :

Certifications / License

Special Instructions to Applicants :

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

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

Certification (Optional) : Applicants who have current IT certification relevant to the position please attach a copy for review.

Initial Application Review Date :

November 3, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled? :

No

Posting Close Date : October 3, 2025

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 .

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