"Adjunct Instructor - DCCL: IDSL 825 Foundations of Effective Leadership, Doctorate in Community College Leadership"

Position Summary

Ferris State University seeks qualified candidates to teach part-time in the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program. Instruction occurs on campus, at off-campus locations, and online. Course Assignment: IDSL 825 Foundations of Effective Leadership. Examines various leadership theories and the relationship between leadership styles and organizations, focusing on the optimal “fit” among an individual leader, a leadership role, and an organizational environment. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Applications will be retained until vacancies arise, at which time qualified candidates may be contacted. This posting is for a 7-1/2-week mixed-delivery course – typically one face-to-face weekend (either in Michigan or Houston, Texas), followed by online instruction. The candidate(s) must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment and the duration of time performing services for Ferris State University. Please note that if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment with Ferris will not continue. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 for the Fall semester.

Required Education

Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, or JD) in a discipline relevant to community college leadership.

Required Work Experience

Significant administrative experience in a community college or relevant subject-matter expertise (e.g., organizational leadership, strategic planning, personnel supervision, or resource management). Applicants must demonstrate substantial leadership or administrative experience at the mid- to senior level within a community college or comparable higher education institution, along with documented teaching experience in higher education.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Teach doctoral-level courses in the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program through mixed delivery formats (e.g., online, hybrid, or off-campus instruction). Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include but are not limited to keeping regularly posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional functions that have academic significance (i.e., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time), and engaging in other duties of instructional significance. Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus and will be required to teach online for this course. Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities. 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 initiatives to enhance university student enrollment and retention. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Advertised Salary

$7,200 per course.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Adjunct Faculty

Required Documents

Cover Letter, Resume, Unofficial Transcript 1

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript(s) of Ph.D., EdD, or JD relevant to the Doctorate in Community College Leadership Program as described in the Required Education section. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript of all required degrees. Certification (OPTIONAL): Applicants that have a certification in online teaching please attach a copy.

Initial Application Review Date: March 30, 2026
Posting Close Date: August 31, 2026