Adjunct Instructor - Sales and Marketing (Part-Time)

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor - Sales and Marketing (Part-Time)   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

34500 - Marketing

  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 benefit 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: Part-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 College of Business is seeking outstanding applicants to teach two sales-related courses (on campus) per semester, assigned based on credentials and departmental needs. The ideal candidate should be able to teach various sales-related courses (e.g., Professional Selling, Sales Management, and Advanced Selling). Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students; faculty are expected to be student-oriented, advise, and integrate current technology into the learning environment. Additionally, faculty members have professional responsibilities that include keeping regularly posted office hours (scheduled at times convenient for Students) and participating in traditional functions that have academic significance.
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.
This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis.
The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 or January 2027. However, these are estimated dates and can be revised if needed.
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, H1B, etc.   Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing   Required Education: Master's degree in business with a marketing concentration or a related master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in marketing are required.   Required Work Experience: Industry experience in marketing or a related field.


  Required Licenses and Certifications:     Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Moving
• Sitting
• Standing

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: PhD or DBA in Marketing, emphasizing sales or a similar field, is desirable but not mandatory. If the doctorate is in a related area, 18 graduate hours in marketing are required.

Experience teaching Sales at the college level and the ability to employ multiple teaching modalities, such as face-to-face and blended strategies, to enhance student engagement.

Effective communication skills and personal initiative while working both independently and collaboratively.   Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year; two courses per semester. Teach and coordinate elective courses in areas of expertise. Course topics will be assigned based on teaching credentials, including but not limited to Professional Selling, Sales Management, and Advanced Selling.

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.

Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance of assigned coursework.

Candidate is expected to teach at Big Rapids campus.

Perform duties in accordance with established University policies.

The position reports to the Department Chair or Director and the Dean. Works independently and collaboratively with effective communication and listening skills.

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: Collegiality and teamwork are essential for this position.

The required skills will differ depending on the specific course assignments. For certain undergraduate Sales and Marketing courses, proficiency in tools such as SAP, SPSS, Google Analytics, and others is necessary. For other potential teaching opportunities, either graduate-level coursework in these fields or relevant experience is essential.

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

  Optional Documents:     Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their 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.   Initial Application Review Date:
August 17, 2026   Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes   Posting Close Date:
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