Adjunct Instructor - Experience Design

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor - Experience Design   Location: Remote   Department:

45200 - School of Design

  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 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: Part-Time   Union Group: N/A   Term of Position: As Needed   At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause   Summary of Position: Join our team in the Experience Design program at Ferris State University to shape future graphic designers, user experience/user interface (ux/ui) designers, and brand identity designers. Candidates will demonstrate: expertise in visual design, design principles, typography, and creative concept development; familiarity with design research methods and user-centered design principles; evidence of contemporary industry practice within the last 5 years; and effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students from diverse backgrounds.

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 100% online. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin by the first day of employment and for the duration of time of performing services for Ferris State University. Please note that if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment with Ferris will not continue.

Please note that if you reside in Michigan, the position will be part of the Ferris Non-Tenure Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO), except for DCCL and clinical adjunct in the College of Health Professions, the College of Pharmacy, and the Michigan College of Optometry.

The anticipated start date of this position is January of 2027.

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 F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc.


  Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing   Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in design, visual communication, interaction design, or a related field and 5 years of recent design industry experience within the last 10 years, or a master’s degree in design or a related field, and 2 years of recent design industry experience within the last 5 years.   Required Work Experience: Evidence of contemporary industry practice within the last 5 years, Teaching experience at the college level or professional training/mentoring experience, ideally with online teaching platforms and delivery methods.   Required Licenses and Certifications:     Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Moving
• Sitting
• Standing

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Master's degree (MA, MFA, MS, MDes, DMBA, MBA) in design or a closely related field is preferred, along with teaching experience at the college level or professional training/mentoring experience with online teaching platforms and delivery methods.   Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Incorporate design foundations, industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies into course content; Deliver engaging hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and technical proficiency; Enhance learning outcomes through regular assessment and collaboration with program faculty; Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

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.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal 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
• Portfolio 1
• Curriculum Vitae

  Optional Documents:     Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of bachelor's or master's degree per the Required Education Section.

Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. The individual hired will be required to submit an official transcript.   Initial Application Review Date:
November 30, 2026   Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes   Posting Close Date:
    EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.     Click here to learn more about working at FSU.