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Ferris State University lists this Adjunct Instructor - Automotive Management opportunity in big rapids, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title:
Adjunct Instructor - Automotive Management
Location:
Multiple Locations
Department:
38100 - School of Automotive & Heavy Equip
Advertised Salary:
Minimum of $1,353 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $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 College of Engineering and Technology at Ferris State University is seeking Adjunct Instructors to teach BS degree level coursework. Depending on qualifications, subjects taught could include: Automotive Foundations, Automotive Marketing and Distribution, Automotive Accounting, Automotive Culture, Management of Fixed or Variable Operations, Warranty and Customer Relations, or Internet and Social Media Marketing.
A focus on student success is expected. Office hours are required with at least one hour for each class taught. Use of current technology is expected.
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 University's Campuses or approved FSU sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.
The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest.
Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:
Master's degree in field or closely related area or a master's degree out of field and 18 graduate hours in field.
Faculty Qualification by Tested Experience:
The following combinations of education and experience shall be considered qualifying tested experience to teach at the baccalaureate level (3XX, 4XX):
- A master's, or higher-level degree out of field with at least one bachelor's degree in field and three years of relevant industry experience directly related to course taught.
- A bachelor's degree in field and five years of relevant industry experience directly related to course taught.
Required Work Experience:
Required experience is relevant to degree and experience. See Required Education.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
Office Environment
Moving
Sitting
Twisting
Lifting
Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Previous Career and Technical Education teaching experience.
Previous college teaching experience.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Teach Auto Management course(s).
Responsible for teaching Auto Management course objectives according to established guidelines.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and other programs as needed.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include but are not limited to keeping regularly posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional functions that 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 online environment.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment.
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.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Unofficial Transcript 2, Certification/License
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of their unofficial transcripts of the appropriate degree per the required education section.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants may attach a copy of unofficial transcripts showing additional degree(s) or college coursework.
Transcripts must include the institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:
June 1, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
Posting Close Date:
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. 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.
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