"Adjunct Instructor 1 - Surveying Engineering"

Adjunct Instructor 1 - Surveying Engineering

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Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Faculty

Position Title:Adjunct Instructor 1 - Surveying Engineering Location:Big Rapids (Main Campus) 

Department:

38300 - School of Eng & Computing Tech

Advertised Salary:Minimum of $1,276 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $1,375 per credit hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement. 

Benefits: 

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

[Adjunct Faculty](https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Benefits/adjunct.htm)

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:Adjunct Instructors needed to teach courses in the Surveying Engineering program. 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. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside 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. Position Type:Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education:Bachelor's degree in the discipline. Required Work Experience:3 years of professional work experience and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Required Licenses and Certifications:Professional Surveyors License (current or expired but not revoked). 

Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:  Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Teach Surveying Engineering courses for the College of Engineering Technology. Plan, deliver and grade all course content and student work for assigned courses. Meet established course outcomes. Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 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. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:  Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Required Documents:

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

 Optional Documents:Unofficial Transcript 2 Special Instructions to Applicants:Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of Bachelor's degree. Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants may attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of Master's degree or higher. Transcripts 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 Professional Surveyors License. Initial Application Review Date: April 18, 2025 Open Until Position is Filled?:No Posting Close Date: December 1, 2025 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](http://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](https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/generalcounsel/pdfs-docs/00108985.pdf). Click [here](https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Employment/homepage.htm "Employment Page") to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.    

Advertised: 04 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time