Common use of Academic Positions Clause in Contracts

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 b. Research and Creative Activity Efforts shall be made to evaluate the quality and originality of both published and unpublished scholarly work.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work and other professional activities involving research competence; fourth, participation in panels; fifth, unpublished research including current work in progress; sixth, editorial and refereeing duties; and seventh, scholarship as evidenced by the Staff Member‘s depth and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 Association; to activities related to the administrative functions of Athabasca University. General contributions to society shall include public lectures and participation in professional, academic, governmental, and community organizations related to the Staff Member‘s field and appointment.

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 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 Association; to activities related to the administrative functions of Athabasca University. General contributions to society shall include public lectures and participation in professional, academic, governmental, and community organizations related to the Staff Member‘s Member’s field and appointment.

Academic Positions. The criteria for appointment for Staff Members appointed to Academic Co- 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 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 Association; to activities related to the administrative functions of Athabasca University. General contributions to society shall include public lectures and participation in professional, academic, governmental, and community organizations related to the Staff Member‘s Member’s field and appointment.