Adjunct Instructor - Artificial Intelligence

Summary of Position:

Part-time teaching and related responsibilities: utilizing face-to-face, blended and/or online modes of delivery; delivery on or off campus; assuring/improving learning through assessment; close consultation with program faculty, as well as training via the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. The anticipated need is for adjunct instructors to teach face-to-face courses on the Big Rapids campus, but online course offerings may also be available periodically. 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's sites and possibly online. 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 of 2026 at the earliest and January of 2027 at the latest. However, these are estimated dates and can be revised as needed.

Position Type:

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education:

Master’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, IT/IS Security/Intelligence or related field from an accredited college or university. Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Information Security & Intelligence or similar field with emphasis in AI, data science or cybersecurity.

Required Work Experience:

Three years of industry experience or two years industry experience plus additional education beyond master's degree or certifications in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science or related field in information systems.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

A certificate or evidence of specialized training, education or publication in the area the candidate will teach, which may include the following relevant areas: PowerBI, data mining and analysis; interface design; visual/link analysis; data analysis; data base; artificial intelligence, accounting/financial analysis, health care data analysis; marketing data analysis; AWS; Microsoft Fabric; ethics.

Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Sitting
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Any combination of the following: Education toward a doctorate in data science or AI Experience in computing competitions including creating challenges Building integrated dashboards with any of the following tools: SQL Server, PowerBI, Tableau, Python/Machine Learning, AWS, Azure. Security clearance (current or recently expired) Certifications complementary to work experience or potential teaching assignments

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Teaching assignment may include the following areas: machine learning; exploratory data analysis; feature engineering; AI for Everyone; special/emerging topics; data mining and analysis; business intelligence, GIS, visual/link analysis; database management systems; ethics. Part-time teaching and related responsibilities; utilizing face-to-face, blended and/or online modes of delivery; delivery on or off campus; assuring/improving learning through assessment; close consultation with program faculty, as well as training via the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. 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. 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. 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 by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. 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
• Certification/License

Optional Documents:

Curriculum Vitae

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. Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an industry certification in the area the candidate would be teaching.