Ferris State University

Adjunct Instructor - Political Science (Part-time, Temporary)

Location
Big Rapids, MI
Pay
$1,458 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 18, 2026

About this position

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 33600 - Social Sciences Advertised Salary: $1,458 per credit hour; Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement. 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: Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT) Term of Position: As Needed At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education seeks applicants to provide instruction for a variety of face-to-face and online Political Sciences courses on the Big Rapids, MI campus. Needs vary from semester to semester and may include introductory courses on American Government and other Political Science courses as determined by instructor qualification and departmental needs. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State's sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start dates for these positions are August 2026 or January 2027, depending on departmental needs. 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. Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education Master's degree in Political Science Required Work Experience Higher education teaching experience Physical Demands Office Environment Bending Carrying Moving Reaching Sitting Repetitive movement Standing

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