Statement of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities

The following will be given consideration in each faculty’s appointment:

  • a thorough orientation.
  • teaching assignments according to academic, clinical, and work experience qualifications.
  • a workload that allows sufficient time to meet the teaching demands and expectations placed on the faculty member, as well as time for attendance at committee meetings, professional.
  • activities, and community service.
  • a method of evaluation as an instructor of students and as a professional.

Recognizing that the faculty provides the link between the curriculum and the students, the following are responsibilities that assist in developing an efficient and effective educational atmosphere:

  • design and implement optimal teaching strategies.
  • create a respectful classroom, recognizing cultural influences.
  • identify and address the needs of individual learners.
  • identify and address the needs of the community.
  • encourage development of problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • inspire student self-expression.
  • explore and use community resources for instructional purposes.
  • maintain professional competency, including any continuing education requirements.
  • participate in local, state, and national professional organizations.
  • model the mission of the college.
  • pursue community service and scholarly endeavors.
  • know and adhere to college policies as well as state and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA).
  • adhere to accrediting body standards and core competencies.
  • report to work on time and complete work within designated time.
  • participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement, and
  • identify safety needs, recommending corrective action as appropriate.