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Adjunct Instructional Faculty
The title of Adjunct Instructional Faculty is assigned to persons who are employed by the University to teach didactic courses which are offered on campus. These instructors are responsible for developing the course they teach, testing and grading, and recording student attendance. They will report to their department chair. They will be awarded an employment contract for each course taught, and will be remunerated based on their qualifications and according to the policies of the given department.
The title of Adjunct Faculty for Professional Practice is assigned to persons who are appropriately qualified and maintain a relationship with the University for the purpose of supporting and teaching students in their professional practice at Adventist University of Health Sciences. These individuals may or may not receive remuneration for their work. They may hold faculty status within a department of the University, renewable on an annual basis. They may also attend faculty meetings, by invitation, in the academic department where they hold membership
The title of Adjunct Clinical Faculty is assigned to persons who are appropriately qualified to supervise and instruct students in the clinical area. These individuals may or may not receive remuneration for their specific clinical assignment. They may be responsible for the entire clinical course or may be required to perform specific duties within a clinical course. They may also be required to provide information through evaluations to the department chair, clinical coordinator, or the individual designated responsible for clinical supervision.
The title of Adjunct Faculty for Research is assigned to persons who are appropriately qualified and maintain a relationship with Adventist University of Health Sciences for the purpose of supporting and advancing research activities. These individuals may or may not receive remuneration for their work. They may hold faculty status within a department of the University. They may also attend faculty meetings, by invitation, in the academic department where they hold membership. Their appointment can be renewed on a yearly basis.
The title of Adjunct Faculty for Mission is assigned to persons who are appropriately qualified to engage in mission related activities in support of the mission of Adventist University of Health Sciences. These individuals may or may not receive remuneration for their work. They may hold faculty status within a department of the University. They may also attend faculty meetings, by invitation, in the academic department where they hold membership. Their appointment can be renewed on a yearly basis.
Adjunct Faculty for Online Education
The title of Adjunct Faculty for Online Education is assigned to persons employed by the University to teach certain online courses (Internet, asynchronous, synchronous, and video-based). They will be awarded an employment contract for each course taught and will be remunerated wages as set forth in their contact agreement. These faculty are assigned lead or section adjunct instructor responsibilities as noted in the employment contract. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to recording attendance, grading of academic work, and providing asynchronous, synchronous, and/or discussion forums as found in the respective course. They will report to their department chair. They may also attend faculty meetings, by invitation, in the academic department where they hold membership.
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