Adjunct Instructor - DCCL: IDSL 865 Leveraging Human Resources, 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 865 Leveraging Human Resources. Examines methods for maximizing the college’s human resources, including the expertise needed to provide leadership in designing effective models of employee involvement and development within the context of labor laws, agreements, and governance structures. 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 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 design, workforce planning, or talent development initiatives). 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.). 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.

Posting Dates

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