Common use of Evaluation of Probationary Faculty Clause in Contracts

Evaluation of Probationary Faculty. (a) During this time, the Assistant Xxxx will administer the "Student Evaluation of Instruction" forms in all the faculty member's classes each semester during the first probationary contract year and at least one semester per year for the remaining contract years of probation. The results will be shared with the faculty member in a composite format to be used as necessary for the improvement of teaching. In keeping with Section 9.02 (a), the Assistant Xxxx has a responsibility to meet with the probationary faculty member and to review the results of the Student Evaluations. The Assistant Xxxx or designee may also administer these forms in other terms. (b) There will be at least one classroom and/or laboratory and/or clinical observation per term by the Assistant Xxxx for the first probationary contract year and at least one per year for the remaining contract years of probation. In addition, the Assistant Xxxx, or the probationary faculty member may ask a non-probationary faculty member to observe and complete the “Classroom Observation” process. This non-probationary faculty member must be mutually acceptable to the probationary faculty member and the Assistant Xxxx. Each observation will be followed by a written evaluation using the “Classroom Observation” form and a conference between the observer, the Assistant Xxxx and the probationary faculty member. The “Classroom Observation” form will include space for the probationary faculty member's comments and will be signed by the observer, the Assistant Xxxx, and the probationary faculty member, with a copy for each. Methods for teaching improvement, as noted on the “Classroom Observation” form, will be determined as necessary in a cooperative manner and implemented as quickly as possible by the probationary faculty member. Methods for teaching improvement will be in writing and will be signed by the observer, the Assistant Xxxx, and the probationary faculty member, with a copy for each. (c) The Assistant Xxxx will evaluate the probationary faculty member’s performance each term in the first year and on an annual basis in subsequent years using input from the “Student Evaluation of Instruction,” classroom observation(s), and input from program director and/or Assistant Xxxx. A written summative evaluation will be completed which provides methods of teaching improvement and a professional development plan, as well as goals for the following academic year, and determination of continued employment. Space will be provided for the probationary faculty member’s comments, and will be signed by the Assistant Xxxx, Xxxx, probationary faculty member, and Chief Academic Officer. The probationary faculty member will receive a copy of the student evaluation of instruction, classroom observation, and written summative evaluation. The Chief Academic Officer will forward final documents to Human Resources.