Adjunct Instructor 1 Construction Management

Job description

Summary of 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.

Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education:
1.

Master’s degree or higher, in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or master’s degree or higher, in a field related to course content plus five (5) years full-time US commercial or industrial construction experience (this is required to teach 300 and 400 level courses) OR
2.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or appropriate related field and an MBA plus eight years (8) full-time US commercial or industrial construction experience with increasing levels of responsibility (this is required to teach 300 and 400 level courses) OR
3.

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 (this is required to teach 100 and 200 level construction courses).



Required Work Experience:
Required experience is based on degree attained.

Please see Required Education field.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:

Office Environment

Bending

Carrying

Moving

Reaching

Sitting

Twisting

Balancing

Lifting

Pulling/Pushing

Standing 

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Essential Duties/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.

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 (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.

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.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents:
Unofficial Transcript 2 Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts showing appropriate degree.

Transcripts 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 additional coursework or obtained an additional degree related to this position may attach an unofficial transcript.


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:

March 17, 2025 Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes Posting Close Date:

Required Skill Profession

Postsecondary Teachers