Instructor An instructor who has proven his or her ability to prepare and deliver an effective course in a practitioner-oriented graduate program. These instructors have given an effective teaching demonstration as a part of the interview process and have completed the requirements of Excellence in Teaching. Faculty An instructor who has taught at least 4, but fewer than 10, courses and who meets administrative requirements. This designation is also used for a faculty member who has not earned Senior Faculty status, but who has taught 10 or more courses. Faculty members who are eligible for Senior Faculty designation must submit an application indicating their interest in being considered for this designation to the Center Director at their home center.
Forms are available at all centers.
The designation of Senior Faculty becomes effective the term after the faculty member is approved, but it is awarded at June graduation ceremonies. Senior Faculty members have taught ten or more courses successfully and have also significantly contributed to improving the School s curricula and academic processes. Senior Faculty members are expected to attend faculty meetings and graduation. An instructor who is in the acceptable range for meeting administrative and teaching effectiveness criteria or who exhibits progress toward meeting the criteria. The School assumes responsibility for managing and continually improving the curriculum and, with regular faculty input, for determining Terminal Course Objectives and text selection.