4.1.1lp6 Full-time Faculty and Staff Teaching on an Adjunct Basis

Adopted: October 17, 2019
Scope: Faculty & Staff
Contact: Director of Human Resources

The following criteria must be met for full-time faculty teaching on an adjunct basis:

The faculty member must have a full teaching load (30 contact hours per week) as outlined in Policy 111.R LTC Faculty Work Schedule and Teaching Load Policy. A "full teaching load" may vary based on faculty who have assumed additional responsibilities (i.e. program chair, division chair, etc.).
The adjunct teaching assignment cannot exceed more than two (2) additional courses beyond a normal full teaching load.
The adjunct assignment should not interfere with the full-time instructor's regular, full-time teaching assignments. The faculty member must develop a written schedule that clearly delineates instructional and preparation time associated with the adjunct teaching assignment.
The faculty member must sign an Adjunct Letter of Agreement which has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and/or Vice President of Economic Development.
The faculty member must have received overall satisfactory ratings on course evaluations from the most recent academic term preceding the adjunct teaching assignment.
The faculty member must not have had any active disciplinary action taken against them within the twelve (12) months preceding the adjunct teaching assignment (i.e. written positive discipline notices on file).

The following criteria must be met for full-time staff teaching on an adjunct basis:

The adjunct teaching assignment cannot exceed 2 (two) courses.
The adjunct assignment should not interfere with the full-time staff member's regular, full-time work assignments. The staff member must develop a written schedule that clearly delineates instructional and preparation time associated with the adjunct teaching assignment.
The staff member must sign an Adjunct Letter of Agreement which has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and/or Vice President of Economic Development.
The staff member must have received overall satisfactory ratings on course evaluations from the most recent academic term preceding the adjunct teaching assignment (if appropriate).
The staff member must not have had any active disciplinary action taken against them within the twelve (12) months preceding the adjunct teaching assignment (i.e. written positive discipline notices on file).