Basic Responsibilities of Teaching Faculty

Members of the teaching faculty have three primary areas of responsibility: instruction and academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. The faculty members will be responsible for activities in the following areas:

• Teaching and Advising

The faculty will:

1. provide instruction and conduct classes in accordance with a syllabus which includes a list of measurable course outcomes.
2. cooperate in the development of curriculum, course syllabi, selection of textbooks and recommendations of library materials, instructional materials, equipment and supplies.
3. evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled formative and summative assessment methods.
4. assess courses and programs, keep accurate student and course records, and submit reports and records when required.
5. communicate with assigned advisees, assist with the tracking of progress of these advisees, and assist them in their orientation into their programs and the college.
6. refer to the administration any students whose academic or personal needs require special attention.
7. meet assigned classes and maintain an approved and posted schedule of student conference advising hours.

• Professional Development

The faculty will assume the responsibility for keeping a professional improvement plan and a program or discipline charter of responsibility.

• Service

The faculty will:

1. be familiar with the mission, goals, and academic policies of the College.
2. attend faculty meetings, division meetings, and other meetings called by authorized personnel.
3. participate in commencement exercises.
4. substitute for colleagues on a reciprocal basis for approved short term absences, as practicable.