Position Number J10003-17-51
Posting Number F0001856
Position Title Adjunct Instructor 1 - Humanities/History
Number of Positions Available
Location Ferris State University - Big Rapids
Advertised Salary Salary to Commensurate with Qualifications per University Faculty pay scale.
FLSA Exempt
Employee Class J1 - Adj Fac-PT Salary-no retire
At Will/Just Cause At Will
Part-time/Full-time Part-time
Summary of Position Adjunct faculty members are hired on a semester-by-semester basis to teach at the main campus and off-campus locations. The Humanities Department will contact potential applicants when there are available openings. Teaching and related responsibilities include teaching select U.S. History courses in a face-to-face setting; assuring learning through assessment, close consultations with program faculty, submitting syllabi to the program as well as department and participating in departmental and programmatic assessment of courses, employing strong relationship skills working with individuals diverse communities and cultures.
Position Type Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Qualifications
Required Education MA or MS in U.S. History
Required Work Experience Previous experience teaching college-level U.S. History in a traditional classroom setting, with skills in lecturing, facilitating discussions, managing groups, and diverse assessment activities.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered ABD in U.S. History or PhD in U.S. History. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Posting Details
Posting Date 07/14/2017
Closing Date
Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes
Initial Application Review Date 07/28/2017
Internal/External Posting External
Special Instructions to Applicants Transcript 1 (Required): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of Master's degree in US History.
Transcripts must include: institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, date degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Duties
Duties
Duties Teach assigned U.S. History courses; assuring learning through course-designed assessment (that meet BA Program goals & University General Education requirements), remain in consultation with program faculty, submit syllabi to the department and the history area coordinator.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Meet with classes at their scheduled times
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Hold office hours at times convenient for students
Essential/Marginal Essential
Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Directly responsible to Humanities Department Chair & communicating with History Area Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information and performing duties in compliance with applicable policies and procedures
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Work effectively with and employ string relationship building skills with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities Previous experience teaching U.S. history courses at the college-level in a face-to-face setting.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Transcript 1
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