Faculty Handbook 2.0 - Revision history

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Comments specific to the rank of Assistant Professor

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Comments specific to the ranks of Assistant Professor

Bes: /* Comment regarding time allocations to the three primary job functions */

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Comment regarding time allocations to the three primary job functions

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Comments specific to the ranks of Assistant Professor

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Comments specific to the ranks of Assistant Professor

Bes: /* Details associated with Teaching */

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Details associated with Teaching

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 ====Comments specific to the rank of Assistant Professor====
 As experienced educator will affirm, teaching can consume a significant percentage of your time. Less experienced teachers are often overwhelmed by the expectations associated with classroom management can lead a faculty member to be over prepared for the daily interactions. As noted above the range of teaching workload is expected to be 40-70% and because assistant professors are often developing/modifying/learning course content this often results in allocating >60% of their workload to teaching. An assistant professor's service to the institution may be less important in the first few years of being at the institution primarily because the faculty members needs to learn about the academic and student culture. Depending on the previous/graduate experience of the assistant professor, engaging in scholarship and professional development activities may be more or less difficult due to available resources and is expected to take up > 30% of a faculty member's time. Advice regarding time allocations should be sought out from other faculty members in your department/program as well as in different departments/programs.
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   As experienced educator will affirm, teaching can consume a significant percentage of your time at work. Especially for less experienced teachers, the expectations associated with leading the classroom activities can lead a faculty member to be over prepared for the daily interactions.
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 In the classroom/laboratory, faculty members are responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment that fosters student learning and academic achievement. They are expected to prepare course materials, including syllabi, assignments, readings, and multimedia resources, that align with learning outcomes stated in the syllabus and support student learning. Faculty are expected use allotted class time effectively including delivering lectures, facilitate discussions and group activities, and provide feedback and assessment on student work. They are also expected to maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and academic progress, and to provide students with timely and constructive feedback on their performance. Additionally, faculty members are expected to adhere to institutional policies and procedures related to academic standards and student conduct, and to ensure that their classroom practices align with the institution's mission and values.
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 ===Details associated with Teaching===
 In the classroom/laboratory, faculty members are responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment that fosters student learning and academic achievement. They are expected to prepare course materials, including syllabi, assignments, readings, and multimedia resources, that align with learning outcomes stated in the syllabus and support student learning. Faculty are expected use allotted class time effectively including delivering lectures, facilitate discussions and group activities, and provide feedback and assessment on student work. They are also expected to maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and academic progress, and to provide students with timely and constructive feedback on their performance. Additionally, faculty members are expected to adhere to institutional policies and procedures related to academic standards and student conduct, and to ensure that their classroom practices align with the institution's mission and values.
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 ===Details associated with Teaching===
 In the classroom/laboratory, faculty members are responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment that fosters student learning and academic achievement. They are expected to prepare course materials, including syllabi, assignments, readings, and multimedia resources, that align with learning outcomes stated in the syllabus and support student learning. Faculty are expected use allotted class time effectively including delivering lectures, facilitate discussions and group activities, and provide feedback and assessment on student work. They are also expected to maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and academic progress, and to provide students with timely and constructive feedback on their performance. Additionally, faculty members are expected to adhere to institutional policies and procedures related to academic standards and student conduct, and to ensure that their classroom practices align with the institution's mission and values.
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	:- '''Include students in your scholarship (faculty-mentored scholarship):''' by promoting attendance at conferences and workshops, providing them with relevant literature, and by having discussions outside the traditional classroom environment.		:- '''Include students in your scholarship (faculty-mentored scholarship):''' by promoting attendance at conferences and workshops, providing them with relevant literature, and by having discussions outside the traditional classroom environment.
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		+	===Details associated with Teaching===
		+	In the classroom, faculty members are responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment that fosters student learning and academic achievement. They are expected to prepare course materials, including syllabi, assignments, readings, and multimedia resources, that align with learning outcomes stated in the syllabus and support student learning. Faculty are expected use allotted class time effectively including delivering lectures, facilitate discussions and group activities, and provide feedback and assessment on student work. They are also expected to maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and academic progress, and to provide students with timely and constructive feedback on their performance. Additionally, faculty members are expected to adhere to institutional policies and procedures related to academic standards and student conduct, and to ensure that their classroom practices align with the institution's mission and values.

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-The following details  are associated with the three primary job functions. All ranks of faculty are expected to:
+All ranks of faculty are expected to:
 :- '''Maintain regular office hours:''' Faculty members are expected to maintain regular office hours for the purpose of meeting with students and colleagues, providing academic support and advising, and attending to administrative tasks related to their position.
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 All ranks of faculty are encouraged to:
 :- '''Collaborate with colleagues and participate in institutional initiatives:''' Faculty members are encouraged to collaborate with colleagues within and across departments, and to participate in institutional initiatives such as academic program development, accreditation processes, and other activities that support the goals and mission of the institution. Faculty are encouraged to attend and to share their scholarship with other colleagues during faculty colloquia.

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 :- '''Adhere to institutional policies and procedures:''' Faculty members are expected to adhere to institutional policies and procedures (Faculty Handbook, Faculty Statues) related to academic standards, student conduct, ethical conduct, research integrity, and other areas relevant to their position.
 :- '''Collaborate with colleagues and participate in institutional initiatives:''' Faculty members are encouraged to collaborate with colleagues within and across departments, and to participate in institutional initiatives such as academic program development, accreditation processes, and other activities that support the goals and mission of the institution. Faculty are encouraged to attend and to share their scholarship with other colleagues during faculty colloquia.
-:- '''Maintain professional conduct:''' Faculty members are expected to maintain professional conduct at all times, including in their interactions with students, colleagues, and other members of the community. This includes upholding academic integrity, respecting diversity, and adhering to ethical and legal standards.
+:- '''Include students in your scholarship (faculty-mentored scholarship):''' by promoting attendance at conferences and workshops, providing them with relevant literature, and by having discussions outside the traditional classroom environment.
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 ) '''Teach courses:''' Faculty members are expected to teach courses in their field of expertise. This involves preparing syllabi, developing lesson plans, delivering lectures, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback to students. Details of teaching will be guided by departmental/program guideline and colleagues.
-) '''Provide service to the institution:''' Faculty members are expected to contribute to the overall mission of the institution by serving on faculty standing committees, advising students, and participating in other service activities related to student recruitment and retention.
+) '''Provide service to the institution:''' Faculty members are expected to contribute to the overall mission of the institution by serving on standing faculty committees, advising students, and participating in other service activities related to student recruitment and retention.
 ) '''Engage in scholarship and professional development:''' Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activities that advance their discipline and contribute to the academic community. The primary goal of scholarship is to stay current in their field of expertise. Traditional forms of scholarship may include reading peer-reviewed literature and/or trade magazines and newspapers, conducting research, publishing papers and books, and presenting findings at conferences.