Adjunct Instructor - Project Management

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor - Project Management

Location

Multiple Locations

Department

34200 - Accountancy Finance & Info Systems

Advertised Salary

Minimum of $ 1,353 per credit hour; if an advanced degree is held in the 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.

Faculty Health Benefit Plans

FLSA

Exempt

Temporary/Continuing

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time

Part-Time

Union Group

Ferris Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT)

Term of Position

As Needed

At Will/Just Cause

Just Cause

Summary of Position

Part-time teaching and related responsibilities; using online delivery; delivering off campus; ensuring and improving learning through assessment; close consultation with program faculty, as well as training through the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. 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 after acceptance of employment and for the duration of time 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. Please note that if you reside in Michigan, the position will be part of the Ferris Non-Tenure Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO), except for DCCL and clinical adjuncts in the College of Health Professions, the College of Pharmacy, and the Michigan College of Optometry.

The selected candidate 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 EADs, OPT, H-1 B, etc.

The anticipated start date of this position is January 2027.

Position Type

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education

Master’s degree in Project Management or related field OR any Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Project Management

Required Work Experience

At least 3 years of relevant teaching or professional Project Management experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Part-time teaching and related responsibilities; using online delivery modes; delivering off campus; ensuring and improving learning through assessment; close consultation with program faculty, as well as training through the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

Faculty members also have professional responsibilities that may include continuing professional development; participation in curriculum development and university committees; recruitment and registration of students; keeping regularly posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students); and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance. Faculty may be expected to teach off-campus or in an online environment.

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
• Certification/License

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of a master’s degree in a Business or Technology-related field.

The transcript must include: institution name, applicant name, date the degree was attained, and degree awarded. The individual(s) must submit an official transcript.

Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of PMP certification.

Initial Application Review Date

November 16, 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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