New Faculty Orientation Non-tenure-track Faculty Appointments Workload Fulfillment New Faculty Orientation Non-tenure-track Faculty Appointments

Workload Agreement Document that establishes expectations of the faculty member across the academic year (Fall & Spring). Basis of faculty evaluation.

Role of the Workload Agreement in Evaluation Faculty are evaluated annually by the dean or dean’s designee based upon an Annual Activity Report (AAR) submitted by the faculty member. The AAR consists of a current CV plus the Annual Activity Report form, which includes a brief narrative self- evaluation. The AAR follows the basic outline of the Workload Agreement. Evaluations are based upon fulfillment of the workload assignment and professional responsibilities.

Constraints affecting Non-tenure-track Appointments Not a Continuing Appointment – each NTT appointment is based upon defined needs and resources. NTT appointments are expected to end. Evaluation and reappointment are separate decisions. Successful fulfillment of the workload is critical, but not the only basis for a new appointment. Each NTT appointment fulfills a specific need defined by the workload.

Development of NTT Workload Agreement Workload proposal initiated by department chair or program administrator Approved by Dean & Provost Faculty member may or may not have input in the development of the workload

Development of Workload Agreement All components of a non-tenure-track workload are contingent upon need. Workload components may vary from semester to semester and from one contract period to another. Components that may be included, as needed: Teaching (most NTT appointments are teaching- intensive Service (as applicable) Research/Creative activity (as applicable)

Development of Workload Agreement The standard faculty Workload Agreement establishes faculty responsibilities during a 9-month contract period, typically Fall and Spring semesters. If a Summer Additional Assignment or Contract Extension is assigned and accepted, it should be documented either on a separate summer workload, or as “plus one, two, or three months” on the base workload, depending on the nature of the work. (The University is not obligated to offer an additional assignment outside the 9-month contract, and the faculty member is not obligated to accept it.) Workload agreements for summer assignments are often developed later than the standard Workload Agreement.

Teaching Assignments According to the UNAC Collective Bargaining Agreement, teaching encompasses, among other things: Delivery of instruction (whatever the format) Preparation of course materials Development or revision of curriculum General advising of students “Other activities benefitting students’ academic development.”

Service No standard template for workload assignments In many units, there is ongoing evaluation of essential service in light of fiscal constraints. Service components of workloads (if applicable) have become narrower and more specific. Requests / invitations for service often come after submission of the original workload proposal. Do not take on significant additional service activities unless assigned by the Dean. Stay within the specified service proportion of the workload.

Midyear Revision of Workload Proposed changes in the actual workload require revision of the workload document and formal approval by the chair or program administrator and the Dean or Dean’s designee. Change in teaching – common for specific courses to change, but workload agreement should be corrected. Requests for changes or additions to the workload should be discussed with the department Chair and approved by the Dean before commitment.

Reminders Any increase or overload in the scope of work must be authorized by the Dean or Dean’s designee. Faculty should not independently accept expanded assignments on the assumption that compensation will be available. Many NTT appointments are renewed. However, successful past performance does not guarantee a new appointment. Needs and resources must be documented for each NTT appointment, each time. Every term of hire is a discrete contract.