Adjunct Instructor - Technical Theatre

Job no: 498327
Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Faculty

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor - Technical Theatre

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

33500 - Humanities

Advertised Salary:

Minimum of $1,353 per credit hour, if advanced degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $1,458 per credit hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT agreement.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).

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 Humanities Department seeks an instructor to teach at least one Technical Theatre course in the Fall and Spring semesters during the academic year.

This is a pooled teaching position on the Big Rapids campus. 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 date of this position is January 2027.

The selected candidate(s) 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 F-1 EAD's, OPT, H-1B, etc.

Position Type:

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education:

Master's degree in Technical Theatre or Theatre or a related field.

Required Work Experience:

Previous experience teaching Technical Theatre/Design courses at the high school and/or tertiary level.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Climbing
• Heights
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

MFA or terminal degree in Technical Direction, Theatre Design, Theatre Management, or related area. Hands-on experience in Technical Theatre at the high school or tertiary level.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Teach assigned courses.

Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include, but are not limited to, regularly scheduled office hours (at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional academic functions (e.g., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or online.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.

Cultivates 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.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Unofficial transcript 2 (Optional): Applicants who have completed coursework or a degree beyond a Master's degree in the discipline are encouraged to attach a copy of an unofficial transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. The individual will be required to submit an official transcript.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcript 1 (Required): Applicants must attach a copy of the unofficial transcript of their Master's degree. Transcripts must include the institution name, the applicant's name, the date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.

Unofficial transcript 2 (Optional): Applicants who have completed coursework or a degree beyond a Master's degree in the discipline are encouraged to attach a copy of an unofficial transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:

October 26, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?:

Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement:

Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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