ADJUNCT FACULTY PROMOTION PROCESS AN EXPL ANATION AND NAVIGATION GUIDE

ADJUNCT FACULTY PROMOTION PROCESS AN EXPL ANATION AND NAVIGATION GUIDE Revised 8-6-

Objectives: 1. VCCS – 29: Normal Minimum Criteria for Each Faculty Rank 2. Promotion Criteria 3. Adjunct Faculty Rates 4. 105-016: Adjunct Faculty Promotion Recommendation Form 5. Additional Information 6. Questions

VCCS – 29: Normal Minimum Criteria for Each Faculty Rank Column 1 is for transfer disciplines such as those in Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences (i.e. Biology, Political Science, Math, History, English, Philosophy, Foreign Languages, English as a Second Language, Psychology, etc.), Math and Developmental Studies Column 3 is for specialized professional programs or technical associates in Applied Sciences or Arts Degree fields. Some disciplines include Business Management, Early Childhood Education, Automotive, etc. Several of the disciplines do require master’s degrees to teach certain courses because they can transfer to four year institutions: This includes Business, Information Technology, and Accounting. Column 5 is for non-associate degree occupational fields. Some disciplines include Diesel Technology and Welding.

Promotion Criteria 1. Teaching Effectiveness Review of the evaluation ratings from the previous year 2. Academic Preparation Review of postsecondary education at initial hire and thereafter 3. Experience Related Occupational Experience Total Teaching Experience Full-Time Community College Experience Professional Activities and Contributions 4. Minimum VCCS Experience in Previous Rank

Adjunct Faculty Rates Rank Rate Assistant Instructor 635 Instructor 782 Assistant Professor 851 Associate Professor 923

105-016: Adjunct Faculty Promotion Recommendation Form

Additional Information oAdjunct Faculty Handbook o Home Faculty & Staff Human Resources Handbooks and Policies oPayroll Schedule o Home Faculty & Staff Finance Office of the Controller Payroll Information o457 Deferred Compensation Plan & 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuity o Home Faculty & Staff Human Resources Benefits oTuition Assistance o Home Faculty & Staff Human Resources Benefits

Questions Tracey White, Credentialing Specialist [email protected] or (703) 323-3021 Jennifer Grant, HR Campus Consultant [email protected] or (703) 425-5818