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Posted : Friday, September 22, 2023 04:35 AM
Job no: 496195
Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Faculty
Position Title: Adjunct Instructor 3 - Communication
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
33500 - Humanities
Advertised Salary: $51,740 to $53,250 Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and the FNTFO/AFT Agreement
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: Ferris State University's Department of Humanities seeks applications for an instructor 3 to teach a full load of Communication courses for both the Fall and Spring semesters (4 sections each semester).
This position will include teaching one or more sections of introductory Public Speaking.
In addition, this position will also require the ability to teach one or more sections of Interpersonal Communication and/or Small Group Communication.
There may be opportunities for teaching additional Communication courses in our curriculum, based on the department's needs and this instructor's qualifications and experience.
The start date of this position is August 2024.
However, the candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.
Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: Master's in Communication or related field.
Required Work Experience: Prior experience teaching Communication courses at the high school level or higher in Public Speaking.
Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands: Office Environment Sitting Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Prior experience teaching Communication courses in higher eduction, preferred.
Prior experience teaching Communication courses at the high school level or higher in Interpersonal Communication, preferred.
Prior experience teaching Communication courses at the high school level or higher in Small Group Communication, preferred.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Teach four sections of Communication courses per semester.
These courses will include introductory Public Speaking.
Additional courses in Interpersonal Communication and/or Small Group Communication may also be included in the teaching load.
There may be opportunities for teaching additional Communication courses in our curriculum, based on the department's needs and this instructor's qualifications and experience.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which 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.
Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Perform 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 Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Master's degree in communications or related field.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded.
Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date: May 20, 2024 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.
Advertised: 26 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
This position will include teaching one or more sections of introductory Public Speaking.
In addition, this position will also require the ability to teach one or more sections of Interpersonal Communication and/or Small Group Communication.
There may be opportunities for teaching additional Communication courses in our curriculum, based on the department's needs and this instructor's qualifications and experience.
The start date of this position is August 2024.
However, the candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.
Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: Master's in Communication or related field.
Required Work Experience: Prior experience teaching Communication courses at the high school level or higher in Public Speaking.
Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands: Office Environment Sitting Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Prior experience teaching Communication courses in higher eduction, preferred.
Prior experience teaching Communication courses at the high school level or higher in Interpersonal Communication, preferred.
Prior experience teaching Communication courses at the high school level or higher in Small Group Communication, preferred.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Teach four sections of Communication courses per semester.
These courses will include introductory Public Speaking.
Additional courses in Interpersonal Communication and/or Small Group Communication may also be included in the teaching load.
There may be opportunities for teaching additional Communication courses in our curriculum, based on the department's needs and this instructor's qualifications and experience.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which 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.
Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Perform 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 Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Master's degree in communications or related field.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded.
Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date: May 20, 2024 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.
Advertised: 26 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
• Phone : NA
• Location : 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI
• Post ID: 9155712583
