Department: 34505 – Music/Entertainment
Business
Advertised Salary: Minimum of $1353 per credit hour; if an advanced degree is held in the 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.
FLSA: Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Temporary
Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time
Union Group: Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty
Organization (FNTFO) (AFT)
Term of Position: As Needed
At Will/Just Cause: Just
Cause
Summary of Position
The College of Business at Ferris State University seeks an adjunct instructor to
teach undergraduate courses in the Music Entertainment Business program via face-to-face and/or mixed delivery. The COB is dedicated to
providing a learning experience that instills in its students knowledge, competencies, and skills for entry-level and job advancement in
their chosen careers. To facilitate this, faculty are expected to be student-oriented and able to integrate current technology into the
learning environment.
Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University’s campuses or an approved FSU site. The
candidate 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. However, these dates
are estimates and may be revised as 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.
Position Type: Faculty -
Temporary & Continuing
Required Education
Master’s degree with 18 credit hours in graduate-level business,
music, or hospitality-related courses.
OR
Master’s degree with a combined experience of 4 years or more in any of the following:
merchandise sales, venue management, live performance, artist management, entertainment law, or music publishing.
OR
Master’s degree
in a business or hospitality-related discipline with a combined experience of 3 years or more in teaching, hospitality, and/or the music
industry.
Required Work Experience
Three or more years of experience in the music business and/or related
industry positions (hospitality/venue management/marketing/operations) as listed in the required education section.
Physical
Demands
- Office Environment
- Moving
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
Track record of assisting future
professionals in the music business or related industry.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Teach
undergraduate courses in the Music Entertainment Business program face-to-face, and/or synchronous online delivery. With the possible
teaching of undergraduate courses in the Hospitality Management program.
Part-time teaching and related responsibilities; utilizing
face-to-face, blended, and/or online modes of delivery; delivery on or off campus; assuring/improving learning through assessment; close
consultation with program faculty, as well as training via the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
Faculty members also have
professional responsibilities which may include but are not limited to keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled times
convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (e.g., reporting initial student
participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an online
environment.
Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, and faculty are expected to be
student-oriented, advise, and integrate current technology into the learning environment.
Additionally, faculty will participate in
collaborative efforts to advance curricular initiatives, assess student learning, and further develop programmatic
enhancements.
Specifically, we expect the candidate to be willing to engage students outside the classroom, support and expand our
existing academic initiatives, and mentor students beyond a traditional academic advising role.
In support of teaching, candidates
will engage in scholarly/professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees.
Off-campus and
online teaching may be required.
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.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification
area.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent Communication, Leadership, and Organizational
Skills.
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
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must
attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their Master’s degree.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date
degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review
Date: June 22, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes
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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