| Position Title: | Adjunct Instructor 1 - Psychology (Part-time, Temporary) | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 33600 - Social Sciences | |
| Advertised Salary: | Minimum of $1276 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $1375 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: | At Will | |
| Summary of Position: | The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education seeks applicants to provide instruction for a variety of face-to-face and online Psychology courses on the Big Rapids, MI campus. Needs vary from semester to semester and may include Introduction to Psychology and/or other Psychology courses as determined by instructor qualification and departmental needs.
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 in person at Ferris State University's Big Rapids campus and/or online. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.
The anticipated start dates will be August 2025 or January 2026 based on department needs. | |
| Position Type: | Faculty - Temporary & Continuing | |
| Required Education: | Master's degree in Psychology. | |
| Required Work Experience: | Higher education teaching experience. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Ph.D. in Psychology.
At least two years of higher education teaching experience and some on-line teaching experience. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Teaching a variety of psychology courses such as Introduction to Psychology and/or others as determined by instructor specialty and department needs.
Provide up-to-date coursework and course-related materials.
Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.
Keep office hours at times convenient for students.
Meet with classes at their scheduled times.
Effective teaching by way of good communication, assessment of student learning, and adaptation to various levels of student preparation.
Carry out teaching and professional development responsibilities under the supervision of the Social Sciences Department Chair and the Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education (or their designee).
Responsibilities include maintaining the confidentiality of designated information and performing duties in compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures.
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.
Demonstrates 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.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. | |
| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: | | |
| Skills and Abilities: | Ability to travel to teaching assignments and e
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