Adjunct Instructor HVACR; Out of State

Position: Adjunct Instructor HVACR (Out of State)
The College of Engineering and Technology at Ferris State University invites applications for Adjunct Instructor positions in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) program. We seek a diverse pool of highly qualified individuals who are passionate about teaching and preparing the next generation of skilled HVACR technicians and industry professionals. Adjunct instructors may teach courses across a variety of HVACR-related disciplines, including residential and commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration, controls and automation, electrical fundamentals, system design, installation practices, diagnostics and troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, energy management, building systems, and emerging technologies within the industry.

Candidates should possess expertise in one or more areas of HVACR systems, installation, service, maintenance, controls, or related technical fields and demonstrate a commitment to student success through applied, hands-on learning experiences.

Ferris State University is committed to providing career-oriented, hands-on education that prepares students for successful careers and lifelong learning. Faculty members play a vital role in creating meaningful educational experiences that connect classroom learning with real-world application.

Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon program needs, enrollment, and available funding.

The anticipated start dates for these positions are August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest.

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 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. Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required

Education:

The standard for teaching college credit courses at the associate degree level (1XX, 2XX) shall be a bachelor's (or higher) degree in the field or a closely related area.

The standard to teach college credit courses at the baccalaureate level (3XX, 4XX) shall be the master's degree in a field or a closely related area, or a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in the field.

The standard to teach college credit courses at the graduate level shall be a terminal degree in the field or a closely related area, or a practice terminal qualification as defined by the college faculty qualification guideline. Required

Work Experience:

The following combinations of education and experience shall be considered qualifying tested experience to teach at the associate's level (1xx, 2xx). The experience considered shall comply with the quality and nature of the tested experience defined above.

* a bachelor's degree or higher out of the field, an associate's degree in the field, and 5 years of relevant industry experience.

* a bachelor's degree out of field and 7 years of relevant industry experience.

* an associate's degree in the field and 7 years of relevant industry experience.

The following combinations of education and experience shall be considered qualifying tested experience for teaching at the baccalaureate level (3xx,4xx). The experience considered shall comply with the quality and nature of the tested experience defined above.

* a master's or higher-level degree out of field with at least one bachelor's or associate's degree in the field and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to the course taught.

* a bachelor's degree in the field and 7 years of relevant industry experience directly related to the course taught; or an associate's…