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Grand Valley State University

The Director of Part-time Faculty Support seeks to hire a part-time faculty member to serve in a liaison role within the university. This will be a 2-year pilot position with a $1000.00 per semester stipend. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Senior Part-time Faculty Status (not currently AP or staff at GVSU).
Online teaching experience and/or other strong technological capabilities.
Strong desire to advocate for and network with part-time faculty across the university.
Possess broad and forward-thinking vision for the role and mission of part-time faculty at GVSU.
*Other strong credentials will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as Co-Chair of Adjunct Advisory Council (see description below). 

Collaborate closely with Director of Part-time Faculty Support to:

  • Strengthen current Part-time Faculty Network and establish social media presence
  • Compile monthly newsletter, and disseminate other outreach/professional development initiatives
  • Maintain expertise in best practices for supporting part-time faculty and develop/promote policies and procedures university wide
  • Establish a network of part-time faculty teaching mentors for topics including online training and evaluation tools.
  • Solicit Part-time Teaching Award nominations and advocate for other recognition for performance excellence
  • Enhance existing data collection efforts relevant to part-time faculty
  • Explore PT role in Faculty Governance-UAS, FPPC, FSB, etc…

Interested Part-time Faculty should email a letter of application and resume/vita to the Director of Part-time Faculty Support at munkd@gvsu.edu by Friday, August 29. Selection will be made and appointment will begin on Monday, September 15.

ADJUNCT FACULTY ADVISORY COUNCIL

Guided by the ideals of liberal education and principles of inclusive excellence, the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Council (AFAC) serves as an advocacy group for Grand Valley’s adjunct faculty. AFAC strives to meet, support and strengthen the growth of professional development of all part-time, visiting, and affiliate faculty members for the overall well-being and sustainability of the University, students, faculty, staff and administration.

The AFAC is dedicated to achieving this mission by:

  • Serving as a clearing house of information by means of best practices and lived experiences nationwide to support adjunct faculty.
  • Encouraging practices and policies that ensure our adjunct faculty are as diverse as the students we serve.
  • Educating the campus about adjunct faculty concerns and issues, including fostering communication between departments and Dean’s offices, while reflecting on teaching experiences.
  • Assisting faculty with the planning and managing of their academic careers and helping them maintain a work-life balance.
  • Promoting and stimulating teaching and learning in adjunct faculty by exploring how to cultivate student learning.
  • Advocating for appropriate mentoring programs, reviews, feedback, and compensation.