Adjunct Instructor 3 - Criminal Justice (9 Mo full time temp)

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Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Faculty

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor 3 - Criminal Justice (9 Mo full time temp)  
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)  
Department:

34800 - Criminal Justice

 
Advertised Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement; education, experiences, and other requirements.  
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: Full-Time  
Union Group: Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT)  
Term of Position: 9 Month  
At Will/Just Cause: At Will  
Summary of Position: • This two-year, full time temporary position has the primary responsibility of teaching law courses in the School of Criminal Justice program in person on the main campus in Big Rapids. • Courses will include Criminal Law and Procedure as well as Corrections Law as specified by the Michigan Correctional Officers Training Council (MCOTC).
• Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.
• The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January of 2026 at the latest.
 
Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing  
Required Education: • Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.  
Required Work Experience: • Must have at least five years' experience in U.S. Criminal Law with experience in district, circuit, and family law courts.  
Required Licenses and Certifications: • Be an active member of the Michigan Bar.  
Physical Demands:
  • Office Environment
  • Sitting
  • Repetitive movement
  • Standing
 
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: • Master's or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related field would be preferred. Federal law experience and teaching in higher education is desired. At least ten years of work experience in the U.S. criminal justice field.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of approaches to instruction, use of technology in teaching, and familiarity with Canvas preferred.
 
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Primary responsibility of teaching law courses, in the School of Criminal Justice program, is in person on the main campus in Big Rapids.
• Courses will include Criminal Law and Procedure as well as Corrections Law as specified by the Michigan Correctional Officers Training Council (MCOTC).
• Faculty members also have professional responsibilities that may include continuing professional development; participation in curriculum development and university committees; orientation, recruitment, and registration of students; 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 on-line environment.
• It's expected that this position will collaborate with faculty on departmental issues, perform academic advising for the academy, and attend faculty and college meetings.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate potential for effective, innovative instruction and communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• May be required to teach in an on-line environment.
• 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 for diversity, equity, and inclusion.  
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 unofficial transcripts of Juris Doctorate. Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded.
• License (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of current Michigan State Bar membership.
• Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript
 
Initial Application Review Date:
March 17, 2025  
Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes  
Posting Close Date:
   
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 at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.  
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