"Adjunct Instructor 1 - Communication"

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor 1 - Communication

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 33500 - Humanities

Advertised Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and the FNTFO/AFT Agreement

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: At Will

Summary of Position: The Humanities Department seeks applications for instructors to teach one or more sections of communication courses for the Fall and/or Spring semesters. Potential communication courses may include public speaking and/or interpersonal communication and/or small group communication. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired, as needed, to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis face-to-face and/or online. However, the candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2024 or January 2025 at the latest.

Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education: Master's degree in Communication or related field.

Required Work Experience: Prior experience teaching Communication courses at the high school level or higher in Public Speaking.

Physical Demands: Office Environment, Bending, Carrying, Moving, Reaching, Sitting, Twisting, Lifting, Repetitive movement, Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Prior experience teaching Communication courses in higher education, preferred. Prior experience teaching Communication courses at the high school level or higher in Interpersonal Communication. Prior experience teaching Communication courses at the high school level or higher in Small Group Communication.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Teach one or more sections of Communication courses as needed and as qualified. 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. Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members. 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, Teaching Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Masters 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: April 29, 2024

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes

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