Adjunct Faculty - Master of Architecture Program

Position Title :

Adjunct Faculty - Master of Architecture Program

Location :

Grand Rapids (Kendall)

Department :

45300 - GR Campus Master of Architectural

Advertised Salary :

Starting at $4,350 per 3 credit course pursuant to the KFA 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 :

Kendall Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)

Term of Position : Less than 9 month

At Will / Just Cause :

Just Cause

Summary of Position :

Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. Responsibilities for a KCAD adjunct faculty member include syllabus and class preparation, instruction during scheduled course time, providing reasonable availability to students for consultation, and assistance with respect to assigned course(s), and evaluation of student performance. While not required of adjunct faculty, the Master of Architecture program values the contribution of all faculty members through participation in program meetings and activities.

The KCAD Master of Architecture was established in 2014 and achieved NAAB accreditation in 2019. Situated within an art and design college, and located in the center of Grand Rapids, the program emphasizes architecture's cultural significance and values interdisciplinary connections and community engagement. Its curriculum is structured around a unique sequence of immersive seminars paired with design studios.

The program is seeking candidates to teach an in-person design studio course (with a systems integration focus) in Spring 2026. Courses are to be taught in person on Ferris State University's KCAD campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris / KCAD site.

This position is part-time and may lead to renewal for future teaching opportunities.

The anticipated start date of this position is January 2026.

Position Type :

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education :

A professional M.Arch or B.Arch degree or their international equivalent.

Required Work Experience :

Three years of experience in professional practice and / or teaching in architecture and related fields.

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Physical Demands :

• Office Environment
• Moving
• Sitting
• Standing

Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered :

U.S. architectural licensure.

Demonstrated professional track record of excellence in built projects.

Demonstrated record of scholarly and creative projects.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Prepare syllabus and class according to college standards and distribute syllabi.

Teach appropriate course(s) as assigned.

Assess and evaluate student learning and provide formative feedback throughout the course.

Provide reasonable availability to students for consultation and assistance with respect to assigned course(s).

Evaluate student performance.

Contribute to the intellectual life of the Master of Architecture program.

Maintain effective communication with students and colleagues.

Work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff throughout the college.

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 (i.e. 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.

Cultivate 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 :

Skills and Abilities :

Demonstrated proficiency in research.

Demonstrated proficiency in current architectural design and presentation techniques.

Demonstrated visual, written, and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Documents :

Optional Documents :

Certification / License

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED) : Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of degree, as described in the Required Education section. Transcripts must include : Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Portfolio 1 (REQUIRED) : Applicants must attach a portfolio of their own and their students' work. The committee will appreciate the opportunity to understand your design process in your own and students' work.

License (OPTIONAL) : Applicants attach a copy of U.S. architectural licensure, if applicable as described in the Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered section.

Initial Application Review Date :

October 20, 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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