Adjunct Instructor 1 - Construction Management

Ferris State University • Grand Rapids, MI

80d

About The Position

We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach one course or a variety of courses, in one or more of the following degree programs: Building Construction Technology AAS, Civil Engineering Technology AAS, and Construction Management BS. In addition to the more common topics associated with the degree programs, experience in construction, surveying, construction finance, construction law, and virtual design and construction will be considered. Assignments may be lectures or labs; face-to-face, blended or online; in Big Rapids and/or Grand Rapids. A focus on student success, office hours, and use of current technology are expected. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. 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. For 100% online teaching positions: Courses are to be taught online. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2025 at the earliest, and January 2026 at the latest.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related field plus five (5) years full-time US commercial or industrial construction experience (required to teach 300 and 400 level courses).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or appropriate related field and an MBA plus eight (8) years full-time US commercial or industrial construction experience with increasing levels of responsibility (required to teach 300 and 400 level courses).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or appropriate related field and ten (10) years full-time US commercial or industrial construction experience with increasing levels of responsibility (required to teach 100 and 200 level construction courses).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, surveying, construction finance, construction law, and virtual design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Meet established course outcomes.
• Plan, deliver, and grade all course content and student work for assigned courses.
• Conduct construction management, building construction technology, and civil engineering technology classes, labs, or other assignments as directed and in a professional manner.
• Position may entail one or more classes, based upon program need.
• Close consultation with program faculty, as well as training via university-provided programs (where appropriate).
• Approved adjuncts who have not received appointment may be asked to provide a minimum of one lecture or lab delivery per academic year as a demonstration of their interest and an opportunity for adjunct faculty development and preparation.
• Maintain a minimum of one hour per week per course section for office hours to meet with students outside of class or lecture at a time convenient to the students.
• Keep regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participate in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
• 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.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Benefits

• Temporary & Continuing Faculty position.
• Opportunity to teach in a student-focused environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees