Common use of General Faculty Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

General Faculty Responsibilities. It is understood that the faculty, in addition to their primary teaching assignments, must complete a variety of professional tasks if the College is to achieve its objectives. These include academic advising; academic-related student contacts outside the classroom; professional development activities; membership and participation in college governance, including committees, task forces, and councils; participation in community- centered functions; and other appropriate related responsibilities. Associate Faculty comprise a significant segment of the faculty workforce. Beyond designated teaching responsibilities, Associate Faculty has an important contribution to make in college governance, professional activities, and in promoting learning excellence through consultation with students. 8.03.01 Division Chair Responsibilities Division Chairs serve as representatives of all academic employees in their Division Area and assist the administration with the operation of the Area with the understanding that the functions of the Division Chair are advisory in nature and that nothing in this section shall confer or imply administrative authority to such employees. The Division Chair model is currently used by five (5) Division Areas: Math, English, Natural Science, Social Science, and Humanities. New Divisions, and consequently new Division Chairs, may be added by agreement of the Chief Academic Officer and faculty in curriculum areas not currently represented by a Division Chair.

General Faculty Responsibilities. ‌ It is understood that the faculty, in addition to their primary teaching assignments, must complete a variety of professional tasks if the College is to achieve its objectives. These include academic advising; academic-related student contacts outside the classroom; professional development activities; membership and participation in college governance, including committees, task forces, and councils; participation in community- centered functions; and other appropriate related responsibilities. Associate Faculty comprise a significant segment of the faculty workforce. Beyond designated teaching responsibilities, Associate Faculty has an important contribution to make in college governance, professional activities, and in promoting learning excellence through consultation with students. 8.03.01 Division Chair Responsibilities Division Chairs serve as representatives of all academic employees in their Division Area and assist the administration with the operation of the Area with the understanding that the functions of the Division Chair are advisory in nature and that nothing in this section shall confer or imply administrative authority to such employees. A general Division Chair position description outlining scope and broad responsibilities shall be posted and maintained by the Student Learning office. The Division Chair model is currently used by five (5) Division Areas: Math, English, Natural Science, Social Science, and Humanities. New Divisions, and consequently new Division Chairs, may be added by agreement of the Chief Senior Academic Officer and faculty in curriculum areas not currently represented by a Division Chair.