Job Description

Adjunct Instructor 3 - Anthropology

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

33600 - Social Sciences

Minimum of $48,547 per 9-month appointment, if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $53,292; Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Exempt

Temporary

Full-Time

Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT)

9 Month

Just Cause

• The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences seeks qualified candidates to teach courses in both introductory Cultural Anthropology and Physical Anthropology, plus other Anthropology courses in keeping with instructor qualifications and department demand.
• Courses are to be taught in person on Ferris State University's Big Rapids Campus and/or online. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.
• The anticipated start date for this position is August 2025.

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

• Master's Degree in Anthropology.

• Prior teaching experience.
• Evidence of the potential for effective and innovative instructional practices.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

• Ph.D. or ABD in Anthropology or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

• Teach general education and program-required courses in introductory Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, and other Anthropology courses as required by the department and depending on candidate interest and qualifications.
• Provide up-to-date coursework and course-related materials.
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Keep office hours at times convenient for students.
• Meet with classes at their scheduled times.
• Effective teaching by way of good communication, assessment of student learning, and adaptation to various levels of student preparation.
• Carry out teaching and professional development responsibilities under the supervision of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department Chair and the Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education (or their designee).
• Maintaining the confidentiality of designated information and performing duties in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• 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 (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
• Prior teaching experience.
• Evidence of the potential for effective and innovative instructional practices.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to provide structured learning experiences utilizing official course learning outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

• Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Master's degree in Anthropology.
• Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants should attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Ph.D. degree in Anthropology or closely related discipline, if applicable.
• Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded.
• Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

February 24, 2025

Yes

Posting Close Date:

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