Adjunct Instructor - Hospitality Management

Ferris State University•Big Rapids, MI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Business at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants to teach undergraduate courses in the Hospitality Management program via face-to-face and/or mixed delivery. The College of Business is dedicated to providing a learning experience that instills in its students knowledge, competencies, and skills for entry-level and job advancement in their chosen careers. To facilitate this, faculty are expected to be student-oriented and able to integrate current technology into the learning environment. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses or an approved FSU site. The candidate 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. 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. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc.

Requirements

Master's degree with a combined experience of 4 years or more in any of the following: operations management, coaching, teaching and/or golf professional experience
OR
A bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience directly related to the courses taught, including golf operations, coaching, teaching, and/or golf professional experience.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching hospitality courses, specifically club management and/or operations-related courses.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in the Hospitality Management program face-to-face or via mixed delivery.
Part-time teaching and related responsibilities; utilizing face-to-face, blended, and/or online modes of delivery; delivery on or off campus; assuring/improving learning through assessment; close consultation with program faculty, as well as training via the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to, keeping regularly posted office hours (at times convenient for students) and participating in traditional functions of academic significance (e.g., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment.
Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, faculty are expected to be student-oriented, advise, and integrate current technology into the learning environment.
Additionally, faculty will participate in collaborative efforts to advance curricular initiatives, assess student learning, and further develop programmatic enhancements.
Specifically, we expect the candidate to be willing to engage students outside the classroom, support and expand our existing academic initiatives, and mentor students beyond a traditional academic advising role.
In support of teaching, candidates will engage in scholarly/professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees.
Off-campus and online teaching may be required.
Cultivate 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.