100 DURATION AND NATURE OF ACADEMIC YEAR CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS. The normal academic year contract period is August 16 to May 15th. Laboratory Directors will have a normal contract period of August 1 through May 31. The Association and Employer agree that there may be a need for faculty members to address issues outside of the contract period that originated from duties performed while the employee was under contract. The Association and Employer agree that student graduation ceremonies are an important function to the mission of Montana Tech and faculty are encouraged to attend graduation ceremonies. The primary professional responsibilities of Faculty Members are teaching, research, specialized educational services, and service to campus, community and the profession. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising and registering students; participating in departmental and campus activities; assessment; curriculum development; recruitment; participating in campus and System committees; keeping office hours scheduled at times convenient for students; participating in functions of unique significance to the academic community; and other activities as assigned by the Department Head or Xxxx. The responsibilities of teaching duties, research, and service extend beyond the classroom and other direct student contact duties. Instructional activities encompass more than just classroom teaching. Other aspects of instruction may include, but are not limited to: academic and thesis advising, supervision of instructional activities such as cooperative work experiences, practica, field trips and internships; instructional management; tutoring; curriculum and course development; creation of teaching and instructional materials; and supervision of laboratory activities. Also, included in the work associated with instruction may be the implementation of instructional systems and strategies, distance-learning technologies, student evaluation and assessment. In addition to instruction, a faculty workload may include research, scholarly activities, or creative endeavors; service to the academic community, the government, the private sector, and other public interest groups; outreach programs; student advising and counseling; equipment and facilities development and maintenance; and information systems development and implementation or serving as a program coordinator. The Employer recognizes that Faculty Members are professional employees and experts in their fields.
