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Adjunct Instructor - Technical Theatre
Job no: 497204
Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Faculty
Position Title: Adjunct Instructor - Technical Theatre
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
33500 - Humanities
Advertised Salary: Minimum of $1,276 per credit hour; if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $1,375 per credit hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FNTFO/AFT Agreement
Benefits:
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: Just Cause
Summary of Position: The Humanities Department seeks applications for instructors to teach one course per semester in Technical Theatre, in the Fall and/or Spring semesters.
This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired, as needed, to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis face-to-face and/or online.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities including keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participating in traditional functions which have academic significance (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
For in-person or hybrid teaching positions: 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 2025 or January 2026 at the latest.
Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education: Master's degree in Technical Theater or Theatre or related field.
Required Work Experience: Previous experience teaching Technical Theatre/Design courses at the high school and/or collegiate level
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:

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

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: MFA or terminal degree in Technical Direction/Theatre Design/Management, or related area.
Hands-on experience in Technical Theatre at the high school, community theatre and/or collegiate level.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Teach one course per semester in Technical Theatre, in the Fall and/or Spring semesters.
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.
Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities: • Commitment to, experience in, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents: Unofficial Transcript 2
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of a Master's degree in Technical Theater or Theatre or related field. 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): Attach a copy of unofficial transcript of MFA or terminal degree in Technical Direction/Theatre Design/Management, or related area (if applicable as described in Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered section). 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:
August 18, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?: No
Posting Close Date:
August 30, 2026
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: 01 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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