Adjunct Instructor - School of Education

• The anticipated start dates for these positions are August 2026 or January 2027. Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: Master's degree in Education or closely related field. Required Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years teaching at the K-12 level. Required Licenses and Certifications: Possess or be eligible for MI teaching certification. Physical Demands:
• Office Environment
• Moving
• Sitting
• Repetitive movement

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

• Higher education teaching experience.
• Essential
• Duties/Responsibilities:
• Instruction:
• Teach assigned undergraduate education courses (e.g., foundational education courses, curriculum courses, methods courses) at scheduled times and formats.
• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that reflects current research and best practices in education.
• Develop and evaluate assignments, assessments, and performance tasks that measure student learning and professional competencies.
• Provide timely feedback and assess student performance using university grading policies.
• Maintain accurate course records, submit grades, initial participation, report accreditation data, and comply with academic policies.
• Provide scheduled availability at times convenient to students to support their learning.

Program, Accreditation & Compliance

• Ensure coursework aligns with state certification requirements and accreditation standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of grades, initial participation, communication, and other course materials.
• Contribute data and feedback to support program assessment and continuous improvement efforts.

Professional Engagement

• Participate in adjunct professional development trainings as provided.
• Stay current with best practices in teacher education, supervision, and pedagogy.
• Support the mission, values, and equity commitments of Ferris State University.
• Promote and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• 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.

Faculty

members also have professional responsibilities, which may include, but are not limited to, keeping regularly posted office hours (scheduled at times convenient for students) and participating in traditional functions with academic significance (e.g., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or online. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: Effective communication skills.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts 1

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their Master's degree. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Initial Application Review Date: April 6, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: No Posting Close Date: January 31, 2027 EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu [http://ferris.edu/]. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement [https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/generalcounsel/pdfs-docs/00108985.pdf]. Click here [https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Employment/homepage.htm] to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.