Ferris State University

Adjunct - Clinical (Part-Time)

Location
Big Rapids, MI
Pay
$55 – $72 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 18, 2026

About this position

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 36200 - Optometry Clinic Instruction Advertised Salary: Tier 1: $55.59; Tier 2: $63.83; Tier 3: $72.07 per hour, determined by: education, residency, fellowship, years of clinical experience, and scholarly activities. The hourly rate will be evaluated and determined by MCO in accordance with defined criteria. Benefits Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). 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: N/A Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position Provide in-person clinical teaching and patient care at the University Eye Center campus clinic (Big Rapids). The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to provide clinical education on a semester-by-semester basis. Compensation: Tier* Compensation Range/ Education/training/ Work Experience/ Scholarly Tier 1 ($55.59/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) without Residency; and 2 years experience Tier 2 ($63.83/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency ; and 3 years experience; OR Fellowship (FAAO, FOVDRA, etc.) or equivalent Tier 3 ($72.07/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency; and 5 years experience; and Fellowship/certification; and national professional organization lectures/posters and/or other published works The anticipated start date of this position is October 2026; however, this is an estimated date and can be revised as needed. It will remain ongoing as needed. Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education At the time of appointment, the applicant must hold the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. Required Work Experience At least one year of residency experience or have at least 2 years in patient care wor

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$55 – $72 per hour
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$3,100/ course, n=283
Michigan median
$1,124/ course, n=30

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