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Grand Valley State University

The Director of Part-time Faculty Support is seeking Part-time, Visiting, and Affiliate faculty representatives from each college to serve on the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Council (AFAC) for the 2014-2015 academic year. This important council collaborates closely with the Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center (FTLC) and serves in an advisory role to the Provost’s Office.

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.

The AFAC meets from 1-2:30pm on  the following dates in 2014-2015:
Friday, September 26  148 HON  
Friday, October 31 148 HON 
Friday, November 21 148 HON
Friday, January 30 DeVos TBA
Friday, February 27 DeVos TBA
Friday, March 27 DeVos TBA
Friday, April 17  DeVos TBA

Any Part-time, Visiting, or Affiliate faculty member interested in joining the council should email a letter of interest and resume of teaching experience to Dana Munk, Director of Part-time Faculty Support at munkd@gvsu.edu.