Adjunct Faculty Evaluations

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Faculty Evaluation Process

Key Information

Timeframe

CBA 15.2.1: "An adjunct faculty member must be peer evaluated within the first year of employment within each discipline they hold an assignment within each college, at least once every six (6) regular semesters thereafter, and within two (2) semesters of qualifying for Priority of Assignment (POA)."

Student Evaluations

CBA: 15.2.5: "Student evaluations, using the forms attached to this Agreement in Appendix III, will be completed at least once during the first term of assignment.  Student evaluations will be completed during the first semester of assignment and at least once during every three (3) semesters within each discipline they hold an assignment within each college.  The adjunct faculty member may request more frequent student evaluations.  If an additional off-cycle evaluation is scheduled, student evaluations may be scheduled during the same semester the peer evaluation takes place if sufficient notice was not given to complete these evaluations one semester prior."

  • How to Request: Online student evaluations need to be requested by following the How to Request Online Student Evaluations help guide Links to an external site..
  • When to Request:
    • At least once every three semesters (as stated above).
    • According to the College Faculty Appraisal Guide (linked above), student evaluations need to be completed at least ten days prior to the end of the semester in which you are being evaluated (15.1.3.3). That being said, your evaluations may have been completed in a previous semester and, if not, you'll want to coordinate with your peer evaluator to ensure that student evaluations are completed with sufficient time for them to complete your evaluation.
  • How to Facilitate Student Completion:
    • Email / Canvas Announcement: You can distribute the evaluation information (URL link and relevant information) in an email and/or Canvas Announcement.
    • Canvas Module / Page: You can create a module containing a Canvas Page with evaluation information (the URL link and relevant information) that students must pass through as a component of the course. You can also add the Canvas Page to the Canvas Calendar and To-Do List Links to an external site..
    • In Class: You can give students the URL in class and ask them to complete the evaluation on their phones or laptops. Important: As stated in the Faculty Appraisal Guide (linked above), faculty need to leave the classroom during this time.
  • How to Encourage Student Participation:
    • For synchronous classes, allotting class time is the best way to encourage participation.
    • Put the information in a Canvas Page and add it to their Canvas to-do list (see the how-to guide above).
    • Send email / announcement reminders.
    • Additionally, you might share concrete examples of ways you have used student feedback to make changes and improve your courses and your teaching. 

Appraisal Criteria

The Adjunct Faculty Appraisal Form, found in Appendix IV of the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement (linked above), includes the following criteria:

  • Current Subject Area Knowledge/Professional Development
  • Knowledge of Learning Theory
  • Course Conceptualization/Integration
  • Organizing/Planning
  • Innovation/Resourcefulness
  • Presentation Skills
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Facilitation Skills
  • Assessment
  • Feedback Skills
  • Skill in Creating the Learning Environment
  • Skill in Managing Class Time
  • Skill in Making Content Relevant
  • Skill in Establishing Rapport/Trust
  • Timely Response to Administrative Requirements (for Chair/Dean to evaluate)
  • Demonstrated respect for colleagues, for the traditional concepts of academic freedom, and for the commonly agreed upon ethics of their profession
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility