Adjunct Instructor - History

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor - History

Location

Multiple Locations

Department

33500 - Humanities

Advertised Salary

1,458 per credit hour; Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits 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 Humanities Department needs History Instructors for the Spring 2027 semester to teach a variety of lower-division courses on an as-needed basis. Courses may include US History (survey courses), Michigan History, and/or World Civilization courses.

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 100% online. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin by the first day of employment and for the duration of time of performing services for Ferris State University. Please note that if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment with Ferris will not continue.

The anticipated start date of this position is January 2027.

The selected candidate(s) 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 F-1 EAD's, OPT, H-1B, etc.

Position Type

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education

Master's degree in History OR Master's degree in another field with at least 18 graduate credits of coursework in history.

Required Work Experience

Prior experience in teaching of university-level courses as instructor of record.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

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

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Prior experience teaching both US History surveys, Michigan History, and/or World Civilization courses, preferred. Teaching experience in Dual Enrollment courses, preferred. University-level teaching experience in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments, preferred.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses.

Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include, but are not limited to, regularly scheduled office hours (at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional academic 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.

Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal 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

Skills and Abilities

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

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

Unofficial transcript 2 (Optional): Applicants who have completed coursework or a degree beyond a Master's degree in the discipline are encouraged to attach a copy of an unofficial transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. The individual hired will be required to submit an official transcript.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcript 1 (Required): Applicants must attach a copy of the unofficial transcript of their Master's degree. Transcripts must include the institution name, the applicant's name, the date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.

Unofficial transcript 2 (Optional): Applicants who have completed coursework or a degree beyond a Master's degree in the discipline are encouraged to attach a copy of an unofficial transcript.

Transcripts must include the institution name, the applicant's name, the date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date

November 2, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?

Yes

Posting Close Date

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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