Job Postings
Adjunct Instructor 3 - Mathematics
| Position Title: | Adjunct Instructor 3 - Mathematics |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
| Department: | 33601 - Social Work |
| Advertised Salary: | $51,740 - 53,500. Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and 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: | Just Cause |
| Summary of Position: | The Mathematics Department seeks applications for a one-year adjunct instructor 3 postdoctoral teaching position. This position will collaborate on developmental education initiatives and teach quantitative reasoning sequence courses. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, the ability to work effectively with both faculty colleagues and students, and participation in other functions of academic significance. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2024 at the earliest and January 2025 at the latest. |
| Position Type: | Faculty - Temporary & Continuing |
| Required Education: | (1) PhD in Mathematics with evidence of work in mathematics education or (2) PhD in Mathematics Education. Degree must be conferred by August 1, 2024. |
| Required Work Experience: | The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for higher education teaching excellence and the ability to work effectively with both faculty and students. Experience with and/or interest in teaching lower division and developmental math courses is essential. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | 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 (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. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. |
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| Skills and Abilities: | Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Ph.D. degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Additional requirements: Cover letter addressing teaching, research, and/or experiences that relate to one or more of the following: (1) remedial education, (2) curriculum innovation; (3) research on student affect or cognition; (4) experience in working with students taking lower division and/or developmental courses. |
| Initial Application Review Date: | April 29, 2024 |
| Open Until Position is Filled?: | True |
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| Contact Information: | For inquiries related to this job posting, please contact Ferris State University’s Human Resources Department at (231) 591-2150, Monday – Friday between 8am and 5pm EST, or email us at fsujobs@ferris.edu. |
| 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. |
