Revised
Fall 2005
An adjunct (part-time) faculty member is defined as anyone who teaches on a temporary, part-time basis but who is not listed by name on the personnel roster. Individuals employed in nonexempt positions will not be approved for part-time teaching assignments. Exempt staff may be approved for part-time teaching assignments under certain conditions. Specific guidelines for such assignments are printed in the current Handbook for Faculty and Staff. Temporary, part-time faculty may be separated into two categories:
1. Less than full-time basis
Persons appointed for a full academic year (on the basis of Ľ time, ˝ time, etc.) normally are appointed as Lecturers. All appointees are expected to meet the Southern Association criteria for faculty (see 2.b. below). Recommendations for these appointments should be made by a letter from the appropriate chair/dean to the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Upon approval of the recommendation by the Provost/Vice Chancellor, a letter of appointment and contract will be sent to the appointee indicating the conditions of appointment.
2. Per-course basis
Persons appointed to teach a particular course(s) for one semester or summer term are appointed as Adjunct Faculty. Recommendations for these appointments should be initiated by the department and processed on the Web form, “Recommendation for (Re) Appointment of Adjunct Faculty.”
a. The recommended salary schedule (based on one 3-hour course) is as follows:
|
Course & Faculty Qualification Level
Faculty Experience Level |
Undergraduate Courses
No Terminal Qualifications |
Undergraduate Courses
With Terminal Qualifications |
Graduate Courses
No Terminal Qualifications |
Graduate Courses
With Terminal Qualifications |
|
First three terms |
$1,500 |
$1,800 |
Exception required |
$2,100 |
|
Fourth through sixth terms |
$1,600 |
$1,900 |
“ |
$2,200 |
|
Seventh through ninth terms |
$1,700 |
$2,000 |
“ |
$2,300 |
|
Ten or more terms |
$1,800 |
$2,100 |
“ |
$2,400 |
Definition: A term of experience is defined as a fall, spring or summer term in which the faculty member has taught at least one course. Summer is one term for the purposes of this statement.
The determination of appropriate terminal degrees and certification for various disciplines is made by the dean of the appropriate college or school at the time of appointment.
For Classes Other Than Three Credit Hours
Compensation for courses valued at other than three credit hours shall be determined as follows.
1 credit hour course = .38 x appropriate base figure
2 credit hour course = .75 x appropriate base figure
4 credit hour course = 1.33 x appropriate base figure
5 credit hour course= 1.67 x appropriate base figure
6 credit hour course= 2 x appropriate base figure
(Example: An adjunct faculty member with less experience than three terms teaches a 2 credit hour course= $1,500 x .75 = $1,125 for the course.)
Exceptions
As the exigencies of the university might dictate, deans of the constituent colleges and schools may, with the consent of the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, engage in alternate compensation patterns.
b. All appointees are expected to meet the Southern Association criteria for faculty (i.e., have completed at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field and hold at least a master’s degree) and will be asked to provide an official transcript(s) to the Provost/Vice Chancellor’s office. In exceptional cases, outstanding professional experience and demonstrated contributions to the teaching discipline may be presented in lieu of formal academic preparation. Such exceptions must be justified in writing by the chair/dean to the Provost/Vice Chancellor.
c. The department initiates the recommendation by filling out a Web form and submitting it to the appropriate dean for approval. The dean approves the recommendation and submits the Web form to the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for approval. Upon approval of the recommendation by the Provost/Vice Chancellor, an Adjunct Faculty Contract is issued to the appointee indicating the conditions of appointment. Upon receipt of the signed Contract and other required documents and verification of the minimum required enrollment for the course(s), the Provost/Vice Chancellor will confirm the appointment and a copy of the Contract will be sent to the appointee.
NOTE:
Recommendation for a new appointment (for a person who has not been employed previously at TCU_ can be made only after (1) a proper search has been conducted and (2) criminal background check for the top candidate has been completed. Search procedures for adjunct/part-time faculty and procedures for faculty background checks are available in the office of the academic dean and the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Required EEO/AA documentation and the candidate’s vita must be submitted to the Provost/Vice Chancellor in conjunction with any new appointment. Any person who has taught at TCU during the past three years may be recommended for reappointment without initiating a formal search.