Lead Instructor. Lead Instructor is a voluntary position held by full-time faculty at the request of the Chairperson. Lead Instructors provide academic leadership and support for departments and department Chairpersons. While Lead Instructors have no administrative authority over other full-time or adjunct faculty, their assistance is important in helping department Chairpersons effectively manage multifaceted departments. The range of Lead Instructor reassigned hours are from one (1) to eight (8) hours per semester, based upon the Chairperson’s determination of operational need. The following roles delineate a range of possible Lead Instructor functions that a Chairperson may identify as needed for the department: 1. Adjunct Faculty a. Coordinate meetings and communications. b. Assist in the development of staffing plans. c. Recommend new adjunct faculty for hire and the continuation of adjunct faculty contracts. d. Assist in the completion of classroom observations of adjunct faculty. e. Conduct orientation/mentoring for new adjunct faculty. f. Review and assist adjunct faculty in the development of syllabi, exams, and course material.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
