Position Title:
Adjunct Instructor - Exercise Science
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Advertised Salary:
$1,353 per credit hour. If advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $1,458. Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.).
Adjunct Faculty
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:
Potential courses include Introduction to Exercise Science, Introduction to Fitness and Wellness, and First Aid and Emergency Management via lecture and laboratory classes for students for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed on a semester-by-semester basis. 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.
The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2026 at the earliest and January of 2027 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 Exercise Science or closely related field (e.g. Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Athletic Training, or Human Performance)
Required Work Experience:
Minimum of two years of work experience in their field of study and/or in higher education
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide instruction in classrooms, laboratories, or online for students in the bachelor's degree of Exercise Science program as assigned in the College of Health Professions.
Cultivate 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.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
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 (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment.
Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
Effectively teach assigned courses, assist in development of course content, utilization of Canvas for disseminating course information and recording grades, respond to students’ questions and concerns in a timely manner. Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents:
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed college coursework or attained a degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded.
Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
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.
Initial Application Review Date:
May 26, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
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.
