Adjunct Faculty Evaluation Clause Samples
The Adjunct Faculty Evaluation clause establishes the process and criteria for assessing the performance of adjunct instructors. Typically, this involves periodic reviews based on teaching effectiveness, student feedback, and adherence to institutional policies, which may include classroom observations or submission of teaching materials. The core function of this clause is to ensure instructional quality and accountability among adjunct faculty, supporting consistent educational standards and providing a basis for contract renewal or professional development.
Adjunct Faculty Evaluation. Department Chairs shall be responsible for the evaluation process as outlined in the adjunct union contract and may request the appointment of adjunct faculty evaluators with the approval of the ▇▇▇▇ and the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Adjunct Faculty Evaluator duties shall be determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. No Department Chair or Program Coordinator may be paid as an Adjunct Evaluator without advance approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs/▇▇▇▇. Adjunct Faculty Evaluators will be compensated at the rate of sixty-four dollars ($64.00) for each classroom observation of an adjunct instructor.
Adjunct Faculty Evaluation. Beginning in the Fall term of the 2022-2023 Academic Year, new Adjuncts will begin the Adjunct Evaluation process in the first semester of teaching. The adjunct evaluation process will include the following: • A Classroom Observation to be conducted by the appropriate Associate ▇▇▇▇ or designee. Additional Observations may be requested at any time in the review cycle at the discretion of the Associate ▇▇▇▇. • A post-observation follow-up meeting to discuss the Adjunct’s strengths and areas in which the Adjunct may be able to improve their instruction. This meeting should occur no more than ten (10) working days after the Classroom Observation. Following the completion of the first semester of teaching, the Adjunct Evaluation process will include the following: • An Adjunct self-assessment (beginning Summer 2023, pending subsequent negotiations) • An Adjunct Faculty Evaluation • A post-evaluation follow-up meeting for review and comment. This meeting should occur no more than ten (10) working days after the Adjunct Instructor Evaluation is completed. The next review cycle will occur every three (3) years after the conclusion of the first-year evaluation. The appropriate Associate ▇▇▇▇ or Academic Pathway ▇▇▇▇ may determine that an Adjunct must be evaluated in as many consecutive years as necessary.
Adjunct Faculty Evaluation