What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer - Art Studio (3-year appointment) position at Ferris State University?
Job no: 497836
Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Faculty
Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Faculty
Position Title:
Lecturer - Art Studio (3-year appointment)
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
33500 - Humanities
Advertised Salary:
$54,286; salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.).
Adjunct Faculty Benefits
FLSA:
Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Temporary
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT)
Term of Position:
9 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause
Summary of Position:
The Department of Humanities at Ferris State University seeks applicants for a 9-month, full-time, 3-year appointment as an adjunct lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in Art Studio, including, but not limited to, Introduction to Art and 3D Design/Beginning Sculpture, on the Big Rapids, Michigan, campus.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, the ability to work effectively with both faculty colleagues and students, and participation in other academically significant functions.
Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses or approved FSU sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.
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 start date of this position is August 2026.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, the ability to work effectively with both faculty colleagues and students, and participation in other academically significant functions.
Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses or approved FSU sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.
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 start date of this position is August 2026.
Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:
Master's degree in fine arts
OR
Master's degree in another field with 18 credits in Fine Arts at the master's level or above.
OR
Master's degree in another field with 18 credits in Fine Arts at the master's level or above.
Required Work Experience:
Teaching experience in Art Studio courses.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Lifting
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Experience in teaching Arts Studio courses such as Introduction to Art and 3D Design/Beginning sculpture.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Primarily teach 12 credits of undergraduate Art Studio courses, per semester.
- Cultivate 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.
- Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include continuing professional development, participation in curriculum development and university committees, orientation, registration, and recruitment of students, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (e.g., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
- Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment.
- Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
- 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
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of a master's degree. Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): If you don't have a master's degree in Fine Arts, please attach a copy of unofficial transcript of 18 credits in fine arts at the master's level or above per the required education section. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): If you don't have a master's degree in Fine Arts, please attach a copy of unofficial transcript of 18 credits in fine arts at the master's level or above per the required education section. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:
June 22, 2026
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.
Advertised: 05 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, Sick LeaveSalary : $54,286