Adjunct Faculty - Art History

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids

Mar 28, 2025

Position Title:	Adjunct Faculty - Art History
Location:	Grand Rapids (Kendall)
Department:	92170 - KCAD Art History
Advertised Salary:	Starting at $4,350 per 3 credit course
Benefits:	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:	Kendall Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)
Term of Position:	Less than 9 month
At Will/Just Cause:	Just Cause
Summary of Position:	* The Art History program at Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI seeks qualified candidates to teach Art History courses. * 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 at KCAD in Grand Rapids. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. * The Art History Program serves students in all the art and design programs as well as Art History majors. * We seek an outstanding educator who is an engaging speaker and can motivate and inspire students. * Teaching assignments within the BA program will include the first-year Art History survey (Global Art I and II), with the possibility of other classes offered in the Art History program.
Position Type:	Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:	* Master's degree in Art History.
Required Work Experience:	* Experience teaching a fully global Art History survey (covering multiple geographical regions beyond the west) in face-to-face classes as the instructor of record.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:	Office Environment Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	* Earned PhD in Art History.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	* Create a positive and engaging learning environment. * Evaluate student performance. * Prepare and distribute syllabi according to college standards. * Demonstrate 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. * Utilize the Ferris Learning Management System - Canvas. * Teach an appropriate course load as assigned. * Assess and evaluate student learning and provide formative feedback throughout the course. * Provide reasonable availability to students for consultation and assistance with respect to assigned course(s). * 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 (i.e. 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. * Maintain effective communication with students and colleagues. * Work collaboratively with faculty, students and staff throughout the college. * Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:	* Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents:	Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:	Teaching Philosophy
Special Instructions to Applicants:	* Cover letter describing teaching experience. * Unofficial transcript 1 (Required): Applicants must attach a copy of their unofficial transcripts of degree as described in the Required Education section. * Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. * Finalist(s) will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:	April 1, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:	Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:	Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. 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. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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