3.6.3.1 Review Policies and Procedures for Lecturers

1. Schedule

Initial appointment will be for one year, with a review at the end of that year. Subsequent appointments will be for two years, with reviews at the end of each two-year period. A person is eligible for the title of senior lecturer as a result of a favorable third review.

2. Procedure

The faculty member prepares a file consisting of all course evaluations for the review period, any other relevant materials relating to teaching, a cover letter describing the person’s work in the area of contractual obligation beyond teaching, and evidence bearing on the person’s professional work outside the College.

The file is presented to the relevant department chair or surrogate, who writes a letter of evaluation. A copy of the letter is shared with the faculty member, who may respond in writing if he or she wishes.

The file and the chair’s letter are forwarded to the associate dean. The dean of the College makes a decision on renewal, level of employment, and salary.

If the faculty member is eligible for promotion to the rank of senior lecturer, the file and the chair’s letter are forwarded to the dean of the College for his or her determination.

Criteria: Lecturers are evaluated on the basis of their teaching and the other responsibilities outlined in their letter of appointment or subsequent modification of those responsibilities.

A standard of excellence in teaching is required for renewal of contract. A standard of excellence in administrative and other contractual obligations is required for renewal of contract.

Lecturers are expected to maintain an active professional life in their area of teaching competence.

Approved by the Academic Council June 1, 1999