"Adjunct Instructor - DCCL: IDSL 840 Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis, Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL)"

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor - DCCL: IDSL 840 Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis, Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL)

Location

Multiple Locations

Department

40750 - EIO Doc Comm College Leader

Advertised Salary

Minimum of $6,600 per course. Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements.

Benefits

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

FLSA

Exempt

Temporary/Continuing

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time

Part-Time

Union Group

N/A

Term of Position

Less than 9 month

At Will/Just Cause

At Will

Summary of Position

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 840 Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis. Addresses foundational principles of methods of qualitative inquiry, with emphasis on ensuring ethical standards, establishing assumptions and limitations for a study, developing appropriate research questions and approach, and designing effective data collection methods. 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, 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 March 2026 at the earliest and August 2026 at the latest.

Position Type

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

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., qualitative research design, program evaluation, higher education assessment, or leadership research methods). 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.

Required Licenses and Certifications

N/A

Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Driving

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Experience teaching in doctoral-level programs. Experience teaching in an online or hybrid format. Certificate in Online Teaching or equivalent credential. Administrative leadership experience within a community college or similar higher education environment.

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 teaching mostly online for this course. Operate university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Cultivate 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.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

Skills and Abilities

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

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

Certification

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 certificate in online teaching or an equivalent credential please attach a copy.

Initial Application Review Date

November 10, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?

No

Posting Close Date

June 30, 2026

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.