Adjunct Instructor - Doctorate in Community College Leadership; DCCL

Position: Adjunct Instructor 1 - Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL)
Part-time doctoral-level teaching in the area of community college/higher education governance and policy at campus locations and online (hybrid delivery). In addition to teaching, part-time faculty are also responsible for typical course-related tasks (assessment, course development, and quarterly faculty meetings).

The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025.

This is a pooled position. Applications will be held until vacancies occur, when qualified candidates may be contacted. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes semester-by-semester.

All DCCL courses are hybrid with some face-to-face and some online instruction. Candidates must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin following acceptance of employment. Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required

Education:

PhD, EdD, or JD relevant to the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program. Required

Work Experience:

Applicants must have executive-level leadership/administration experience in a community college or other higher education organization. Applicants must have teaching experience within higher education. Required Licenses and

Certifications:

N/A Physical Demands:

* Office Environment

* Bending

* Carrying

* Moving

* Reaching

* Sitting

* Twisting

* Pulling/Pushing

* Repetitive movement

* Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Doctoral teaching experience.

Online teaching experience.

Certificate in Online Teaching.

Relevant administrative experience in community colleges. Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Teach doctorate-level courses in the DCCL program via mixed delivery.

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 online environment.

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 commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Required Documents:

* Cover Letter

* Resume

* Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents:
Certification Special Instructions to Applicants: UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT 1 (REQUIRED):
Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript(s) of Ph.D., EdD, or JD relevant to the Doctorate in Community College Leadership Program.

Transcript must include:
Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript of all required degrees.

Certification (OPTIONAL):
Applicants that have a certification in online teaching please attach a copy.

The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025. Initial Application Review Date:

May 30, 2025 Open Until Position is Filled?:
No Posting Close Date:

May 1, 2026 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 atferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups.

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