Guide for Part-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty Part-time faculty are valued members of the university community. The Western Kentucky University Faculty Handbook provides for the special appointment of "qualified individuals who are employed on a part-time basis to teach university classes." Because part-time faculty hold special appointments, university policies with regard to faculty rank and tenure do not apply. Nevertheless, the University recognizes the important, often unique, contributions of part-time faculty to the institutional mission and makes every effort to treat part-time faculty members in a collegial and professional manner. This Guide is an attempt both to regularize and to personalize the employment of part-time faculty. It should be recognized that special appointments of part-time faculty can be beneficial to all parties if properly conducted. The University often finds itself in need of extra teaching help or specific teaching skills which cannot be met through the regular faculty, especially in periods of transitions created by shifts in enrollments or budgets. At the same time, part-time employment can prove helpful to individuals in their professional development, in enhancing their academic credentials, and in supplementing their income.
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