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Adjunct Instructor 1 - African American Studies |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
33500 - Humanities
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| Advertised Salary: |
Minimum of $1276 per credit hour; the minimum increases commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement |
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Benefits:
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Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Adjunct Faculty
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| FLSA: |
Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Temporary |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Part-Time |
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| Union Group: |
Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT) |
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| Term of Position: |
Less than 9 month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
Ferris State University’s Department of Humanities is looking to fill the position of an Adjunct Instructor of African American Studies. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis.
There are various modality options available for this position. For in-person or hybrid teaching position, courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. Such candidate(s) selected for this position must reside in Michigan, after acceptance of employment.
For 100% online teaching positions, courses are to be taught online. Such candidate(s) selected for this position must reside in one of the following states while performing services for Ferris State University: Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin, after acceptance of employment.
The start date for this position is August 2025 or January 2026. |
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| Position Type: |
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing |
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| Required Education: |
Master’s degree in African American Studies or Africana Studies; OR Master's degree in another related field in the Humanities or Social Sciences with 18 graduate credit hours in African American Studies and/or Africana Studies coursework; OR a combination of cognate courses such as Anthropology, English, Art History, Sociology, History, American Studies, and/or Philosophy. |
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| Required Work Experience: |
Prior teaching experience of African American Studies at the high school level or higher. |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
Higher education teaching experience. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Teach African American Studies on an as needed basis.
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 keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (i.e. 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. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Teaching Philosophy
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Master's degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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July 28, 2025 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
Yes |
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Posting Close Date:
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| 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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