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Lecturer - Surveying Engineering

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Apr 03, 2026

Position Title:	Lecturer - Surveying Engineering
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	38200 - School of Built Enviroment
Advertised Salary:	Minimum of $48,633 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. Adjunct Faculty
FLSA:	Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Temporary
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Full-Time
Union Group:	Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT)
Term of Position:	As Needed
At Will/Just Cause:	Just Cause
Summary of Position:	Position responsibilities will include teaching A.A.S. and B.S. courses in an ABET-accredited surveying engineering program. Courses may include topics such as GIS, photogrammetry, surveying principles and adjustments, legal aspects, engineering ethics, etc. Work with fellow faculty members in the advancement of the Surveying curriculum. 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 anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest.
Position Type:	Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:	Master's degree in field or closely related field and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses taught OR A master's or higher-level degree out of field with at least one bachelor's or associate's degree in field and 7 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses taught OR A bachelor's degree in field and 10 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses taught
Required Work Experience:	see required education.
Required Licenses and Certifications:	Professional Surveyors License (current or expired but not revoked).
Physical Demands:	Office Environment Bending Carrying Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Lifting Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	The primary professional responsibilities are teaching lower and upper division courses in surveying such as GIS, photogrammetry and surveying principles and adjustments. Prepare and deliver up-to-date coursework and course-related materials that meets established course outcomes. Meet with courses at their scheduled times. May be required to teach evenings, off-campus, or on-line. Grade all course content and student work for assigned courses. Maintain communication with students. Maintain professional currency. Professional involvement at local, state, and national levels. Act as liaison between the program and professional organizations. Directly responsible to the School Director. Perform duties in accordance with established University policies. 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. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities that may include continuing professional development; participation in curriculum development and university committees; orientation, recruitment, and registration of students; keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which 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 on-line environment.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:	Ability to develop on-line curriculum. Ability to work as a member of a team. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Technically competent in the use of computers and high-level programming languages and the use of GIS and digital photogrammetric software, and surveying instruments. Able to use GIS software (ArcPRO, QGIS), use of Matlab/Octave, drone processing software like PixElement, Pix4d, image processing software like iWitness A drone Pilot Certification or the ability to obtain one would be beneficial in the instruction for certain courses within Surveying. Use of GPS equipment and surveying total stations 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 Certification/License
Optional Documents:
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. License (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of Professional Surveyors License.
Initial Application Review Date:	April 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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