Position Title:
Adjunct Instructor - Manufacturing
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Advertised Salary:
Minimum of $1,353 per credit hour; if an advanced degree is held in the primary academic discipline, the minimum rate increases to $1,458 per credit hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits 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:
The School of Design and Manufacturing invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. 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.
Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses or approved FSU sites. The candidate(s) 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 August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest.
The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F-1 EADs, OPT, H-1 B, etc.
Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:
The standard to teach college credit courses at the associate degree level (1XX, 2XX) shall be the bachelor's (or higher) degree in the field or a closely related area.
The standard to teach college credit courses at the baccalaureate level (3XX, 4XX) shall be the master's degree in a field or a closely related area, or a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in thefield.
The standard to teach college credit courses at the graduate level shall be a terminal degree in the field or a closely related area, or a practice terminal qualification as defined by the college faculty qualification guideline.
The following combinations of education and experience shall be considered qualifying tested experience to teach at the associate's level (1xx, 2xx). The experience considered shall comply with the quality and nature of the tested experience defined above.
a bachelor's degree or higher out of the field, an associate's degree in the field, and 5 years of relevant industry experience.
a bachelor's degree out of field and 7 years of relevant industry experience.
an associate's degree in the field and 7 years of relevant industry experience
The following combinations of education and experience shall be considered qualifying tested experience to teach at the baccalaureate level (3xx,4xx). The experience considered shall comply with the quality and nature of the tested experience defined above.
a master's or higher-level degree out of field with at least one bachelor's or associate's degree in the field and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to thecourse taught.
A bachelor's degree in the field and 7 years of relevant industry experience directly
related to the course taught; or an associate's degree in the field, and any baccalaureate degree, and 7 years of relevant industry experience.
Faculty Qualification by Tested Experience:
Tested experience may include discipline-specific certifications, licensure, and/or other approved non-degree credentials, and possess a breadth and depth of experience outside of the classroom in real-world situations relevant to the discipline or subfield for the specific course or courses they will teach.
Quality and Nature of Tested Experience:
The quality and nature of the tested experience shall be at a professional level; demonstrate the integration and application of an appropriate body of knowledge; illustrate a progressive level of applied knowledge and responsible charge of professional work. The experience shall illustrate professional expertise at a level to be foundational to the development of professional judgment that safeguards public property and life safety. The experience shall relate directly to the content of the course taught. The experience shall be documented. It should be noted that experience teaching in the discipline does not count toward tested experience.
Required Work Experience:
Depends on level of degree held; see Required Education section.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Preparing and delivering courses utilizing effective methods that ensure that all course outcomes are met, and delivering courses in a classroom format.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include, but are not limited to, regularly scheduled office hours (at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional academic functions (e.g., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or online.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
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.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
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
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their degree. Transcripts must include the institution name, the applicant's name, the date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. Finalists 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 their unofficial transcript. Transcripts must include the institution name, the applicant's name, the date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:
August 3, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?:
No
Posting Close Date:
February 10, 2027
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.
