Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI
posted 16 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Big Rapids, MI
Educational Services
About the position
Adjunct Instructors are needed to teach courses in the Surveying Engineering program at Ferris State University. This is a pooled position, meaning one or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses will be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses, and candidates selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date for this position is February 2025 at the earliest and August 2025 at the latest.
Responsibilities
- Teach Surveying Engineering courses for the College of Engineering Technology.
- Plan, deliver, and grade all course content and student work for assigned courses.
- Meet established course outcomes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
- Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
- Keep regular posted office hours scheduled at times convenient for students.
- Participate in traditional functions which have academic significance, such as reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time.
- May be required to teach off campus or in an online environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the discipline.
- 3 years of professional work experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional Surveyors License (current or expired but not revoked).
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
