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Adjunct Instructor - Automotive Engineering Technology
Job no: 497820
Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Faculty, Staff
Position Title: Adjunct Instructor - Automotive Engineering Technology
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
38130 - Automotive Service
Advertised Salary: Minimum of $1,353 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $1,458 per credit hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT agreement.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit 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: Part-Time
Union Group: Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT)
Term of Position: As Needed
At Will/Just Cause: At Will
Summary of Position:
The College of Engineering Technology is seeking qualified applicants to teach AAS degree-level coursework in the College of Engineering Technology. Depending on qualifications, subjects taught could include manual drivelines, brakes, electrical, engines, steering and suspension, electronic fuel management, chassis electrical, automatic transmissions, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, service area, or automotive machining.
A focus on student success is expected. Office hours are required, with at least one hour for each class taught. Use of current technology is expected.
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 in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses or approved FSU sites. 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 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest.
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.
Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in automotive discipline, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Education with an Automotive Emphasis.
OR
Qualification by Tested Experience: a bachelor's degree or higher out of the field, an associate's degree in the field, and five years of relevant industry experience.
OR
a bachelor's degree out of field and seven years of relevant industry experience.
* ASE Master Technician may substitute for two years of industry experience.
Required Work Experience: Required experience is relevant to the degree and experience. See Required Education.
Required Licenses and Certifications: Appropriate ASE certifications based on the content of the course taught in addition to electrical/electricity and maintenance and light repair ASE certifications.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Electrical Hazards
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Climbing
• Driving
• Heights
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Previous Career and Technical Education teaching experience.
Previous college teaching experience.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Teach Auto Service courses.
Responsible for teaching Auto Service course objectives according to established guidelines.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, Mitchel on Demand, and All Data.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.
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 regularly posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional functions that 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 online environment.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Certification/License

Optional Documents: Unofficial Transcript 2
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of appropriate degree(s) per the required education section. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed college coursework or attained additional degree(s) must attach a copy of unofficial transcript. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Certification (REQUIRED): Please attach a copy of your ASE certification(s).
Initial Application Review Date:
June 15, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?: No
Posting Close Date:
January 30, 2027
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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Advertised: 29 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time
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