Manufacturing Engineering Technology (GR Location) - Lecturer
Position Title:
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (GR Location) - Lecturer
Location:
Multiple Locations
Department:
38300 - School of Eng & Computing Tech
Advertised Salary:
Minimum of $48,663 per 9-month appointment, if terminal degree held in primary academic discipline the minimum rate increases to $54,286. 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.
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 College of Engineering Technology invites applications for a 3-year, 9-month lecturer, full-time faculty position in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. Position requires teaching undergraduate-level lecture and laboratory coursework in a "hands-on" academic environment at our Grand Rapids, Michigan, location.
Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. 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.
Primarily evening classes in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with the possibility of teaching at the Big Rapids, Michigan, campus as well.
The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest.
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:
The standard to teach college credit courses at the associate degree level (1XX, 2XX) shall be the bachelor's (or higher) degree in field or closely related area.
The standard to teach college credit courses at the baccalaureate level (3XX, 4XX) shall be the master's degree in field or closely related area or a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in field.
The standard to teach college credit courses at the graduate level shall be a terminal degree in field or closely related area; or a practice terminal qualification as defined by the college faculty qualification guideline.
Faculty Qualification by Tested Experience
Tested experience may include discipline specific certifications, licensure, and/or other approved non-degree credentials and possess a breadth and depth of experience outside of the classroom in real-world situations relevant to the discipline or subfield for the specific course or courses they will teach.
Quality and Nature of Tested Experience
The quality and nature of the tested experience shall be at a professional level; demonstrate the integration and application of an appropriate body of knowledge; illustrate a progressive level of applied knowledge and responsible charge of professional work. The experience shall illustrate professional expertise at a level to be foundational to the development of professional judgement that safeguards public property and life safety. The experience shall relate directly to the content of the course taught. The experience shall be documented. It should be noted that experience teaching in the discipline does not count toward tested experience.
The following combinations of education and experience shall be considered qualifying tested experience to teach at the associates level (1xx, 2xx). The experience considered shall comply with the quality and nature of tested experience defined above.
• a bachelor's degree or higher out of field and an associate's degree in field and 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• a bachelor's degree out of field and 7 years of relevant industry experience.
• an associate's degree in field and 7 years of relevant industry experience.
The following combinations of education and experience shall be considered qualifying tested experience to teach at the baccalaureate level (3xx,4xx). The experience considered shall comply with the quality and nature of tested experience defined above.
• a master's or higher-level degree out of field with at least one bachelor's or associate's degree in field and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to course taught.
• a bachelor's degree in field and 7 years of relevant industry experience directly
related to course taught; or an associate's degree in field and any baccalaureate degree and 7 years of relevant industry experience.
Required Work Experience:
The standard to teach college credit courses at the associate degree level (1XX, 2XX) shall be the bachelor's (or higher) degree in field or closely related area.
The standard to teach college credit courses at the baccalaureate level (3XX, 4XX) shall be the master's degree in field or closely related area or a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in field.
The standard to teach college credit courses at the graduate level shall be a terminal degree in field or closely related area; or a practice terminal qualification as defined by the college faculty qualification guideline.
Faculty Qualification by Tested Experience
Tested experience may include discipline specific certifications, licensure, and/or other approved non-degree credentials and possess a breadth and depth of experience outside of the classroom in real-world situations relevant to the discipline or subfield for the specific course or courses they will teach.
Quality and Nature of Tested Experience
The quality and nature of the tested experience shall be at a professional level; demonstrate the integration and application of an appropriate body of knowledge; illustrate a progressive level of applied knowledge and responsible charge of professional work. The experience shall illustrate professional expertise at a level to be foundational to the development of professional judgement that safeguards public property and life safety. The experience shall relate directly to the content of the course taught. The experience shall be documented. It should be noted that experience teaching in the discipline does not count toward tested experience.
The following combinations of education and experience shall be considered qualifying tested experience to teach at the associates level (1xx, 2xx). The experience considered shall comply with the quality and nature of tested experience defined above.
• a bachelor's degree or higher out of field and an associate's degree in field and 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• a bachelor's degree out of field and 7 years of relevant industry experience.
• an associate's degree in field and 7 years of relevant industry experience.
The following combinations of education and experience shall be considered qualifying tested experience to teach at the baccalaureate level (3xx,4xx). The experience considered shall comply with the quality and nature of tested experience defined above.
• a master's or higher-level degree out of field with at least one bachelor's or associate's degree in field and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to course taught.
• A bachelor's degree in field and 7 years of relevant industry experience directly
related to course taught; or an associate's degree in field and any baccalaureate degree and 7 years of relevant industry experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Meet with the courses at their scheduled times.
Required to teach evenings, off-campus, or online.
Grade all course content and student work for assigned courses.
Maintain communication with students.
Maintain professional currency.
Act as liaison between the program and professional organizations.
Directly responsible to the School Chair.
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.
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 racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Unofficial Transcript 2
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of appropriate degree(s) 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:
August 24, 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.