"Adjunct Instructor - Pharmaceutical Sciences"

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Location:

Remote

Department:

37001 - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Advertised Salary:

Minimum of $1,314 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $1,416 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

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:

Just Cause

Summary of Position:

To support the instructional needs of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, the College of Pharmacy seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Regulatory affairs

The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses within the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program, which is delivered fully online. The candidate must possess a commitment to engaging students in a virtual environment. Successful candidates will have the ability to translate complex regulatory and manufacturing concepts into accessible, applied learning experiences. 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 100% online. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment and the duration of the time performing services for Ferris State University. Please note, if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment at Ferris will not continue. If you reside in Michigan, your position will be part of the Ferris Non-Tenure Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO). The anticipated start date of this position is October of 2025 at the earliest, and December of 2025 at the latest, allowing adequate time for course development in preparation for teaching during the Spring Semester.

Required Education:

Ph.D., PharmD, or MS in a related field

Required Work Experience:

Minimum of three years of professional experience in either teaching regulatory affairs topics or employment within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in the area of regulatory affairs.

Physical Demands:

Office Environment, Moving, Sitting

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in areas such as regulatory affairs, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC). Prior higher education teaching experience, especially in regulatory affairs or related pharmaceutical sciences topics. Familiarity with online course delivery, including the use of learning management systems and virtual engagement strategies.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Teach the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) course within the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program, utilizing effective online instructional technologies and student-centered teaching methods that promote active engagement and learning in a virtual environment. Uphold the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality, including strict adherence to FERPA regulations and University policies regarding student information and academic integrity. Report directly to the Department Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences and collaborate as needed to support departmental goals and curriculum development. Ensure full compliance with all applicable University policies, as well as relevant state and federal regulations, in the execution of all teaching and administrative 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 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 on-line environment. Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate initiative and self-direction in managing course development, instructional planning, and timely completion of teaching responsibilities with minimal supervision. Ability to design and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that promotes active learning in an online environment. Commitment to high professional standards in teaching and academic engagement. Strong focus on student-centered learning and support for diverse educational needs. Proven collaborative skills in team-oriented academic environments. Positive and inclusive approach to fostering a constructive learning atmosphere. Proficient in written and verbal communication, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts. Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial Transcript 1, Teaching Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of PhD, PharmD, or MS degree in a related field. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:

November 3, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?:

Yes