Academic Positions Sample Clauses
The 'Academic Positions' clause defines the rules and expectations regarding the holding or acceptance of academic roles by individuals subject to the agreement. Typically, this clause outlines whether a party, such as an employee or contractor, may accept teaching, research, or administrative positions at educational institutions during the term of the agreement, and may require disclosure or prior approval. Its core function is to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that commitments to the primary organization are not compromised by external academic engagements.
Academic Positions. The criteria for appointment for Staff Members appointed to Academic Co- ordinator positions shall be Academic and Professional Effectiveness and Service to University and Society (as described below), with the balance between the two areas agreed to by the supervisor and the Staff Member. The criteria for appointment and promotion for Staff Members appointed to other Academic Positions shall be:
a. Academic and Professional Effectiveness Academic and professional effectiveness implies a concentrated and successful effort to create the best possible learning experience for students or to develop and facilitate the functions supporting instruction. Where relevant it should involve continuing attention to course work, to course design, and to related activities; to the supervision of students in alternative modes of learning; and to the mentoring of colleagues. It may involve participation in seminars and colloquia, in the design of innovative methods of teaching, and in contributions to the instructional, academic support, and administrative support activities of the University. Effectiveness may be assessed by a variety of means including evaluation by fellow Staff Members and through institutional appraisals.
b. Research and Creative Activity Efforts shall be made to evaluate the quality and originality of both published and unpublished scholarly work. Factors that may be considered include, but are not limited to, first, the publication of books, monographs, contributions to edited books, papers in refereed journals, formal publications, and events that demonstrate relevant creative activities; second, papers delivered at professional meetings or papers published in non-refereed journals; third, consulting work and other professional activities involving research competence; fourth, participation in panels; fifth, unpublished research including current work in progress; sixth, editorial and refereeing duties; and seventh, scholarship as evidenced by the Staff Member’s depth and breadth of knowledge and general contributions to the academic, professional, and research life of the University.
c. Service to the University and Society Recognition shall be given to the contribution of Staff Members to the intellectual climate of the University through seminars, recitals, discussions, readings, and debates; to the effectiveness of contributions to the work of Athabasca University and its Councils and Committees including the Athabasca University Faculty Associ...
Academic Positions a. Professor Demonstrated capability in and direct relevance of training, experience, and scholarly and professional achievement to distance, adult, and/or non-traditional higher education; Minimum of ten years academic and/or, in selected disciplines, directly relevant professional experience, with at least five years at levels beyond an assistant professor equivalent; Significant and consistent record of academic professional achievement and contribution to the Staff Member’s field (through refereed and/or other significant publication or achievement, or equivalent evidence of creative achievements); Doctorate or equivalent combination of formal education and academic and/or professional, discipline-related experience; Significant record of public and/or University service ability and contribution and/or a demonstrated national reputation in the Staff Member’s field of study.
b. Associate Professor Directly relevant experience in distance, adult, and/or non-traditional higher education; Five to ten years academic and/or, in selected disciplines, directly relevant professional experience, with a minimum of three years at or beyond assistant professor equivalent; Effective record of contribution to the Staff Member’s field (through appropriate refereed publication, or equivalent evidence of creative achievements) or to the Staff Member’s profession with evidence of maturity of scholarship and/or professional achievement; Doctorate or equivalent combination of formal education and academic preparation and/or discipline related professional experience; Evidence of significant public or University service contribution.
Academic Positions. For purposes of this Agreement, Academic Positions shall be defined as all (1) Course Assistant, (2) Lab Assistant, (3) Teaching Assistant, (4) Mentor, (5) Research Assistant, (6) Grader, and (7) Tutor positions held by Student Workers. Student Workers in Academic Positions retain the rights enumerated in Sections 4.1, 4.3, and 4.4. However, because of the educational nature of Academic Positions, Student Workers in Academic Positions must also meet the appropriate standards of academic excellence set forth in Section 4.7.