Lecturer - Art Studio (3-year appointment)

About the role

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.

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.
• Participate in other academically significant functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
• 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.
• Teaching experience in Art Studio courses.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Arts Studio courses such as Introduction to Art and 3D Design/Beginning sculpture.

Skills and Abilities

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

Benefits

A comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) is provided. Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Pay

$54,286; salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement

Schedule

9 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause

Additional Information

• Start date of this position is August 2026.
• 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.
• Required Work Experience: Teaching experience in Art Studio courses.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: None.
• Physical Demands: Office EnvironmentBendingCarryingMovingReachingSittingTwistingLiftingRepetitive movementStanding.
• 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

• 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.
• Participate in other academically significant functions as assigned.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

• None.

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

• Unofficial Transcript 2

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.
• Initial Application Review Date: June 22, 2026
• Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes
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