The primary function of faculty members at Crowder College is to
help Crowder students maximize their learning. Duties include those related to
curriculum, instruction, student advisement, professional enrichment,
institutional service and other tasks associated with full-time faculty, which
may include evenings and weekends. Delivery methods may include traditional,
online, or flex. Travel to other instructional sites may be required. Learning
is the key to human growth and development. In order to help our students be
better learners, faculty members in general are expected to:
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Devote full time and energy to maximize student learning outcomes.
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Continue learning through professional development activities.
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Be role models for learning behavior.
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Include students in all facets of instruction, guidance, and
academic association.
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Maintain confidential relationships with respect to student
information.
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Respect student thought.
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Select appropriate texts and other course materials in conjunction
with the appropriate division chair. Selection of materials should be reported
to the bookstore by the prescribed deadlines.
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Adhere to student abilities and competencies listed in the
institutional syllabus of courses taught.
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Develop and distribute course syllabi based on the institutional
syllabi. Copies should be submitted to division chairs and Associate VP each
semester.
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Return evaluated student exams and papers in a timely fashion.
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Maintain grades and class status information.
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Submit required reports by deadlines.
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Meet classes at the listed times.
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Maintain regular office hours. Generally, that would include 8-10
hours total per week with times in both mornings and afternoons.
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Serve on institutional committees as needed.
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Support college activities.
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Do faculty evaluations within prescribed guidelines.
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Teach 15 hours as a regular load.
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Perform departmental and divisional responsibilities.
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Dismiss classes only with prior approval from the division chair
and/or Associate VP.
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Schedule no more than one week’s worth of absences for school
business, school activities, or personal days per semester.
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Must attend graduation ceremonies.
