It is the responsibility of the chair to locate individuals who meet the SACS requirements. Then a formal request to hire the person is submitted to the Associate Dean together with a copy of the person's vita and an official transcript showing the completion of the relevant degree. The Associate Dean will normally not interview the adjunct faculty candidate. If the individual does not meet the requirements of SACS for coursework or degree in the field, but brings special expertise that would meet SACS expectations, the chair must complete the special form that is required by SACS in such cases. The contracts issued to adjunct faculty have a clause that indicates the class may be cancelled at the last minute due to low enrollment.
All adjunct contracts are for a single semester.
Chairs are expected to mentor adjunct faculty and provide them with guidance as to what is expected, what must be on the syllabus, etc. Chairs should make them feel a part of the department's program as much as possible. No fringe benefits except access to University resources and parking is provided. Chairs should avoid mentioning this mileage reimbursement unless it is clear the adjunct commutes from a distance of more than 35 miles. It is not full reimbursement of depreciation, insurance, etc.