1. The University reserves the right to terminate part or all of the agreement (i.e., one or more courses) at any time with prorated payment for classes already met by the part-time faculty member. Reasons for termination of this contract include, but are not limited to: insufficient enrollment, reassignment of regular faculty, failure to adhere to academic unit and University policies, or unsatisfactory performance. A part-time faculty member may appeal employment termination or take grievances regarding unfair conditions to the Department Head for review. Such appeals or grievances are subject to final review by the Dean of the academic unit or his/her designee. In non-departmentalized colleges, the initial review shall be by the Dean with final review by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
2. The part-time faculty member affirms that he/she is fully qualified and prepared to teach the courses assigned and that all representations in his/her vita, resume, or credentials are accurate. Part-time faculty shall not be employed to teach more than 9 semester hours at the undergraduate level or 6 semester hours at the graduate level per fall, spring, or summer term. This applies campus-wide including the Community College. Normally, University full-time staff members are permitted to teach only one 3 credit hour class per term.
3. The faculty member agrees to meet each scheduled class at the time and place assigned by the Dean or Department Head and to administer the final course examinations and any required course evaluations as scheduled. In the event of an unavoidable absence, the faculty member will notify the Department Head in time to arrange a substitute or to cancel the class. The faculty member agrees to make arrangements with students so that work missed due to class cancellations may be made up.
4. The faculty member agrees to meet, as needed, before classes begin with the Department for orientation (including discussion of guidelines and syllabus preparation, selection and use of textbooks and materials, examination schedules, and specific requirements). Students are to be provided a complete copy of the class syllabus, course requirements, and basis for grading during the first week of classes, and to be given written notice of all subsequent changes in the syllabus, course requirements, and basis for grading.
5. The faculty member agrees to abide by the rules and policies of the academic unit and the University set forth in official publications or announced by the Dean’s office or the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
6. Additional stipulations specific to this assignment: _______________________________________________________
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7. This contract confers no credit toward tenure or any right of re-employment. This contract represents the entire agreement between the parties regarding this teaching assignment and supersedes all other understandings, written, or oral.
Temporary Part-Time Faculty Assignment Form
