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Lecturer Adjunct - Chemistry - 2 year appointment

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Jul 03, 2026

Position Title:	Lecturer Adjunct - Chemistry - 2 year appointment
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	33500 - Humanities
Advertised Salary:	$48,663 to $56,000 Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement
Benefits:	Comprehensive benefits 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:	Full-Time
Union Group:	N/A
Term of Position:	9 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	At Will
Summary of Position:	The Physical Sciences Department at Ferris State University seeks applicants for a non-tenure track chemistry lecturer position. The successful candidate will teach lectures and labs for courses including organic chemistry, general (introductory) chemistry, and/or biochemistry. 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. 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 university will not assist with any F-1 EADs, OPT, H-1 B, etc. The start date of this position is August 2026.
Position Type:	Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:	Master's degree in Chemistry.
Required Work Experience:	Experience teaching chemistry at the college level.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:	Office Environment
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	PhD in chemistry or a closely related area. Recent experience teaching general chemistry and/or organic chemistry to first and second-year students at the undergraduate level. Experience in teaching online courses in addition to face-to-face courses. Experience in the assessment of chemistry course outcomes.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	* Teach four courses per semester * Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include but are not limited to keeping regularly posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional functions that 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 online environment. * Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable 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 Resume Unofficial Transcript 1 Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Please attach a teaching philosophy describing your approach to teaching general or organic chemistry to students in lower-level undergraduate courses. Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their master's degree in chemistry. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:	July 20, 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.
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