Adjunct Instructor 1 - Heavy Equipment

Position Title :

Adjunct Instructor 1 - Heavy Equipment

Location : Multiple Locations

Department :

38100 - School of Automotive & Heavy Equip

Advertised Salary :

Minimum of $1,276 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $1,375 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 College of Engineering Technology is seeking adjunct instructors to teach Heavy Equipment courses. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. This posting is being used for face to face and / or online instruction. However, the candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January of 2026 at the latest.

For in-person or hybrid teaching positions : Courses are to be taught in-person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidates(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

For 100% online teaching positions : Courses are to be taught online. the candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment.

Position Type :

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education :

Qualification by Credential : Master's Degree in Heavy Equipment or Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline OR a Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Heavy Equipment or Automotive Engineering or related discipline.

Qualification by Tested Experience : Bachelor's degree in Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology or Equivalent degree. Minimum of three years full-time experience in the Heavy Equipment Service field or teaching in a Heavy Equipment related setting, within the previous five years.

Required Work Experience :

Required experience is relevant to degree and experience. See Required Education.

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Physical Demands :

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Electrical Hazards
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Climbing
• Lifting
• Pulling / Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered :

CDL Class A, Air Brake Endorsement, Haz-Mat Endorsement, or ASE Certification

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Conduct courses in the Heavy Equipment Technology program.

Delivery of instruction in a Lecture / Lab format.

Curriculum enhancement, as needed, to meet NATEF standards.

Development and presentation of educational experiences, utilizing varied methods and techniques to enable students, with a variety of learning styles, to attain the course outcomes.

Development and implementation of accepted assessment practices.

Assessment of student success toward outcome fulfillment.

Maintenance of office hours as required.

Off-campus or distance learning teaching may be required.

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.

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 (ex. 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.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties / Responsibilities :

Skills and Abilities :

Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Documents :

Optional Documents :

Unofficial Transcript 2, Certification

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED) : Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts showing appropriate degree.

Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL) : Applicants may attach a copy of unofficial transcripts showing additional degrees related to work experience.

Transcripts must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Certifications (OPTIONAL) : Certifications relevant to this position may be attached (CDL Class A, Air Brake Endorsement, Haz-Mat Endorsement, ASE Certification)

Initial Application Review Date :

March 9, 2025

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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