Adjunct Instructor - Surveying Engineering

Adjunct Instructor - Surveying Engineering

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Salary:
Minimum of $1,353 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in 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 benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.) Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Adjunct Faculty

Summary of Position:
Adjunct Instructors needed to teach courses in the Surveying Engineering program. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses or approved FSU sites.

The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. 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 F1 EAD's, OPT, H1B, etc.

Master's degree in a field or a closely related field OR Master's degree or higher level degree out-of-field with at least one bachelor's or associate's degree in the field OR Bachelor's degree in field

The following combinations of education and relevant industry experience are directly related to the courses to be taught:
Master's degree in a field or a closely related field and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to the courses to be taught OR Master's degree or higher level degree out-of-field with at least one bachelor's or associate's degree in the field and 7 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses to be taught OR Bachelor's degree in the field and 10 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses taught

Professional Surveyors License (current or expired but not revoked).

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Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Teach Surveying Engineering courses for the College of Engineering Technology. Plan, deliver, and grade all course content and student work for assigned courses. Meet established course outcomes. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable 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. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include, but are not limited to, maintaining regularly posted office hours (scheduled at times convenient for students) and participating 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 in an online environment.

Skills and Abilities:

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

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Unofficial Transcript 2

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED):
Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript for a master's or bachelor's degree, as required in the education section. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript. Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL):
Applicants who have completed college coursework or attained a degree must attach a copy of their unofficial transcript. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript. License (REQUIRED):
Applicants must attach a copy of the Professional Surveyors License.

Initial Application Review Date:
July 13, 2026

Posting Close Date:
February 15, 2027

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…