The vice president and dean of faculty, after consultation with the dean of the college, offers in writing employment to the individual selected, subject to approval by the Board of Regents. When the individual accepts, the President requests formal approval from the Board of Regents. The salaries are negotiated. Part-time teachers do not have voting rights at meetings of the university faculty and do not earn credit toward tenure. These professional educators provide a wealth of background experience which is important to the university.
Department heads have the responsibility to make clear expectations for part-time faculty.
Distribute a syllabus at the beginning of each course. Meet classes for the full class period. Notify the department head if the class must be canceled. Schedule at least one office hour for student advising on each day that class is held. Conduct final examinations at the appointed times.