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Adjunct Instructor - Psychology (Part-time, Temporary)

Job Code Number

395612802

Job Description

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor - Psychology (Part-time, Temporary)

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

33600 - Social Sciences

Advertised Salary:

$1,458 per credit hour; Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement.

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:

Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT)

Term of Position:

As Needed

At Will/Just Cause:

Just Cause

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 on one of Ferris State's sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.

The anticipated start dates of these positions are August 2026 or January 2027, depending on department needs.

The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EADâ€™s, OPT, H1B, etc

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

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, regularly scheduled office hours (at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional academic functions (e.g., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or online.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

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 university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Organization Profile

Employer Name:

Ferris State University

Address:

420 Oak Street

Address Line 2:

Prakken 150

City:

Big Rapids

State/Province/Region:

Zip/Postal Code:

49307

Description:

EDUCATION

Job Summary

Organization

Ferris State University

Location

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Job Code Number

395612802

Positions Available

Expiration Date

8/17/2026

O*NET Code

25-1066.00

O*NET Occupation

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

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