Adjunct Instructor

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor - Reading Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 43100 - Interdisciplinary Studies Advertised Salary: Minimum of $1,314 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in primary discipline, the minimum rate increases to $1,416. Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). 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: Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT) Term of Position: As Needed At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: This position has responsibilities for teaching Foundations - Analytical Reading or Analytical Reading at Ferris State University. Instruction will focus on providing students with the opportunity to become critical readers by increasing vocabulary, enhancing reading comprehension and recall, and improving reading skills to better prepare for college level reading. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses or approved FSU site or possibly online. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2026 at the earliest and August 2026 at the latest. However, these are estimated dates and can be revised if needed. Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: Master's degree in Reading, Developmental Education, Special Education or related field. Required Work Experience: Experience teaching and/or developmental studies at the college or K-12 levels. Experience teaching reading, developmental-level, and/or language arts at the high school and/or post-secondary levels. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands: Office Environment Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes. Prior teaching experience in higher education. Prior experience in online and blended instruction. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Teach Foundations - Analytical Reading or Analytical Reading at Ferris State University as needed. Create a positive and engaging learning environment. Submit materials through Digital Measures for longitudinal data collection, assessment of continuous improvement. Submit syllabi to the department and participate in departmental assessment of courses. Disseminate and encourage students to complete course evaluation and course survey. Submit mid-term and final grades. Attend trainings. Participate in instructor evaluation/observations, up to once per semester. Utilize the Ferris Learning Management System. Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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 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. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: This position reports to the Chair/Head of Developmental Curriculum. Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information. Performs all duties in compliance with applicable University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements. Skills and Abilities: Communicate effectively with a variety of people. Effectively teach students who are high school and/or traditional age, as well as adults. Demonstrate effective classroom (face-to-face) and on-line teaching. Demonstrated written and oral skills. Knowledge of current research on teaching and learning. Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences. Required Documents: Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1 Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Resume (REQUIRED): May submit curriculum vitae in lieu of resume. Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Master's degree in Reading, Developmental Education, Special Education or related field. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Initial Application Review Date: January 5, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes 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. 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