Teaching Expectations

ADJUNCT FACULTY EXPECTATIONS

HACC values our adjunct faculty and recognizes their role in achieving our vision to be the first choice for a quality and accessible higher education opportunity. In order to maintain an adjunct faculty workforce that is committed to teaching and learning excellence, a core set of expectations follows. During their assignments, adjunct faculty members are expected to fulfill these responsibilities:

1. Participate in any required onboarding and orientation session and all required department or update training.

2. Prepare appropriate course materials and prescribed assessments tied to the course learning outcomes in accordance with Course Form 335 and department practice.

3. Submit syllabi to the department chair for review and approval by the stated deadline. Submit approved syllabi to the designated support personnel by the stated deadline.

4. Report to all scheduled classes on time and maintain class during the entire assigned time.

5. Enter early alert monitoring, confirmation of attendance, and recording of student midterm and final grades within established deadlines.

6. Maintain office hours equal to one hour per week per each three (3) credit course (CRN) assigned. Respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner.

7. Participate in the assessment process to improve student learning. This includes submitting samples or artifacts for assessment when requested and may also include participating in the scoring, review and discussion of those artifacts.

8. Access HACC email account(s) and read email regularly; respond to email and telephone calls within 2 business days.

9. Participate in the evaluation process consistent with the evaluation of adjunct faculty policy and class observation procedure.

10. Comply with attendance reporting and recording requirements consistent with Attendance Reporting and Recording, including submission of an Adjunct Employee' s Record of Leave form.

11. Adhere to all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Faculty Duties, compliance with the ADA/Section 504 accommodation requests, Title IX, Harassment, Bullying and Code of Ethical Conduct.

12. Participate and remain active in class during the entire length of assigned term.

13. Contact the School Dean if you plan to be absent.