Supporting Adjunct Faculty: A Training for Department Chairs

Last updated May 12, 2020

Course Length

56m

Last Updated

May 12, 2020

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Supporting Adjunct Faculty: A Training for Department Chairs

Last updated May 12, 2020

Table of Contents

Introduction
5:44 Closed lock icon
Understanding the Big Picture: Adjuncts in Context
11:03 Closed lock icon
Laying Good Foundations: Supporting Adjuncts Before Classes Begin
14:28 Closed lock icon
Invisible Faculty: Building Positive Relationships with Adjuncts
6:54 Closed lock icon
Maintain Quality Control: Evaluating Adjuncts Effectively
18:06 Closed lock icon

Support and manage your adjunct faculty more intentionally.

Overview

Most academic departments today employ adjunct faculty, but few Chairs are well-versed in the ins and outs of managing them. Adjuncts face unique challenges orienting to and integrating within the department, and as a Chair you must figure out how to support them effectively to ensure maximum productivity and a positive experience for both students and faculty.

In this training, our expert will share strategies for successfully supporting adjunct faculty both at the outset of and throughout the semester. You will learn how to:

  • Provide baseline training on department policies, even without a formal orientation
  • Structure touchpoints throughout the semester to build positive relationships and set them up for success
  • Involve adjuncts more meaningfully in departmental decision-making and activities
  • Make challenging conversations productive, including ways to provide meaningful feedback and areas for improvement

Who should attend?

This webcast is suitable for new and seasoned department chairs who manage adjunct faculty lines.

Agenda

  1. Supporting adjuncts before classes begin
    • Introducing and explaining department policies
    • Setting adjuncts up for success in their teaching
  2. Building positive relationships with your adjunct faculty
    • Structuring touchpoints to set up and maintain the relationship
    • Visiting classes
    • Fostering belonging and involvement in the department
  3. Evaluating adjuncts
    • Developing effective criteria for evaluating adjuncts
    • Using non-traditional metrics to retain good faculty
    • Making difficult conversations with adjuncts productive

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Anthony L. Pirrotti

Associate Dean, Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

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