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The Prioritized Faculty Role Model
The prioritized faculty role model reflects the varied aspects of performance expected of full-time teaching faculty; the designated priorities serve to underscore those aspects of faculty performance that are critical to the mission of the college. As reflected by the prioritized role model, teaching is central to the College’s mission. The college is committed to a "teacher-scholar" model, and all faculty are expected to be professionally involved through scholarly and other professional activity that prepares them to teach on the basis of current thought and practice. All faculty are expected to engage in a share of service required for the faculty as a body to exercise its operational and governance responsibilities in departments, schools, and the college. Advising and mentoring is a critical responsibility in our work with students.
Prioritized Role Model for Full-Time Teaching Faculty
The approved role model for full- time teaching faculty (with no 'contractually designated' administrative assignments) encompasses the following areas of emphasis:
Level 1 (highest level of priority): Teaching- Because a sustained commitment to teaching is at the heart of the College’s mission, effective teaching (Level 1) is always each faculty member’s paramount role.
Level 2 (2nd highest level of priority): Advising & Mentoring, Service, and/or Professional Involvement
From year to year, the specific roles selected at Levels 2 and 3 may shift within those levels by mutual agreement of the faculty member, department head/and or dean. Faculty members should generally designate two roles at Level 2; however if a faculty member has significant responsibilities in an area during the year, a single role may be specified at Level 2.
Level 3 (3rd highest level of priority): Advising & Mentoring, Service, and/or Professional Involvement
From year to year the specific roles selected at Levels 2 and 3 may shift within those levels by mutual agreement of the faculty member, department head/and or dean. Faculty members should generally designate only one role at Level 3; however if a faculty member has significant responsibilities in an area during the year, a single role may be specified at Level 2, and two roles may be specified at Level 3.
The department head in consultation with the faculty member makes teaching assignments. Teaching will always hold the highest priority, however faculty have latitude in establishing priorities related to workload and evaluation emphasis in advising & mentoring, service and professional involvement. The faculty member, in consultation with the department head and/or dean, selects the roles prioritized at Levels 2 and 3 in the role model each year. Faculty should declare their priorities annually at the time they submit their Professional Development Plan.
Prioritized Role Model for Full-time teaching faculty
with “contractually designated” administrative assignment
The approved role model for full- time teaching faculty with “contractually designated” administrative assignments encompasses the following areas of emphasis:
Level 1 (highest level of priority): Teaching
Because a sustained commitment to teaching is at the heart of the College’s mission, effective teaching (Level 1) is always each faculty member’s paramount role.
Level 2 (2nd highest level of priority): Service, additionally Advising & Mentoring or Professional Involvement
Due to the responsibilities required of faculty with “contractually designated” administrative assignments, Service should be placed at level 2 priority. Faculty may place one of the remaining two roles at level 2 or place both at level 3. The designation of priorities for each role should be determined by mutual agreement of the faculty member, dean/or Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Level 3 (3rd highest level of priority): Advising & Mentoring and/or Professional Involvement
Roles not designated at levels 1 or 2 should be placed at level 3. From year to year, the specific roles (other than service) selected at Levels 2 and 3 may shift within those levels by mutual agreement of the faculty member, and dean/or Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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