TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES Clause Samples

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES. 1. For postdocs on researchappointments that do not include teaching responsibilities, the parties recognize that teaching experience is important for postdocs who seek a career in academia. 2. Where possible and where funding is available and with the Principal Investigator’s, Department Chair’s and ▇▇▇▇’▇ approval, the University will offer a Lecturer position to qualified, interested postdocs. A postdoc’s research appointment will be reduced while the postdoc holds thelecturer appointment so that the sum of the percent times of the two appointments equals one-hundred (100%). The percent time for teaching one (1) course in a semester is twenty-five percent (25%). 3. Postdocs on research appointments, who are not directly or indirectly sponsored by federal sources, and with the Principal Investigator’s and Department Chair’s approval, may avail themselves of teaching opportunities through Continuing and Professional Education (CPE). If hired by CPE, the postdoc’s research appointment will not be reduced and there will not be a separate teaching appointment. The postdoc will be paid by CPE through the Additional Compensation Process and the campus’ policy on Additional Compensation for staff members willgovern. 4. The parties agree to establish a committee including postdocs designated by the Union and University representatives designated by the University. The parties shall invite the participation and input of Principal Investigators. The purpose of the committee shall be to make recommendations within one year of the effective date of this Agreement for improving structured opportunities for post doctoral teaching, mentoring and training for interested postdocs.