"Adjunct Instructor 1 - Clinical Nursing"

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor 1 - Clinical Nursing

Location:

Multiple Locations

Department:

32202 - Nursing - BSN

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $39.33 per hour, the minimum rate increases depending on degree held. Benefits

FLSA:

Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Part-Time

Union Group:

N/A

Term of Position:

As Needed

At Will/Just Cause:

Just Cause

Summary of Position:

Provide direct clinical supervision and instruction for students in the Baccalaureate Degree Nursing program as assigned within the acute care or community clinical setting. 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 being used for face to face and/or online instruction. However, the candidate selected for the position must reside and perform the work in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025 at the earliest and January 2026 at the latest. However, these are estimated dates and can be revised if needed.

Position Type:

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education:

Master of Science in Nursing; or Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and graduate degree in nursing completed within two years of hire.

Required Work Experience:

Two years of RN clinical experience through clinical practice or other avenues.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Michigan

Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Moving
• Twisting
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Five or more years of clinical experience in direct patient care, and previous teaching experience in a pre-licensure nursing program. Master’s degree in nursing.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide direct clinical supervision and instruction to students in the Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Degree nursing program. 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 on-line environment. 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.

Skills and Abilities:

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

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Certification/License

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Transcript 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. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. License (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of RN license. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025 at the earliest and January 2026 at the latest. However, these are estimated dates and can be revised if needed.

Initial Application Review Date:

July 14, 2025

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.