Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor - Political Science (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 Political Sciences courses on the Big Rapids, MI campus. Needs vary from semester to semester and may include introductory courses on American Government and other Political Science 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 for these positions are August 2026 or January 2027, depending on departmental 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 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc.

Position Type:

Faculty -

Temporary & Continuing Required Education:

Master's degree in

Political Science 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 Political Science.

At least two years of higher education teaching experience and some on-line teaching experience.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Teaching a variety of Political Science courses 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 and Sciences (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 limited to: keeping regularly scheduled office hours (at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional 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:

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Apply Apply Now Organization Profile Employer Name:

Ferris State University Address:

420 Oak Street Address Line 2: Prakken 150

City:

Big Rapids State/Province/Region:

MI Zip/Postal Code:

49307

Description:

EDUCATION

Job Summary Organization Ferris State University Location Big Rapids, MI 49307 Job Code Number 409085723 Positions Available 1 Expiration Date 10/18/2026 O

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