This section is being updated to reflect the August 2008 edition of the adjunct faculty handbook.
Introduction
The University of Mary Washington regards the providing
of high-quality instruction to all of its students as its primary mission.
Adjunct (part-time) faculty play an important role in helping the University
fulfill its instructional mission. As members of the faculty, they hold
the right of academic freedom and have the obligation to behave responsibly,
both personally and professionally.
The Faculty Handbook lists the major policies and procedures of the
University. While the Faculty Handbook includes material pertinent to
all faculty, this Adjunct Faculty Handbook provides material that pertains
particularly to adjunct faculty. It includes information about the mission
and history of the University, academic responsibilities, working conditions
and employment policies, campus academic resources and general services,
and general information.
The department chair is the major point of contact between adjunct faculty
and the University, and as such, is responsible for their orientation,
supervision, and evaluation. Materials not included in this handbook
that are available from the department chair include, but are not limited
to:
• the Honor Constitution and the Honor System Guidebook
• selected sections from the Summer Memo, the document prepared
by the Dean that provides a reference for many of the academic-year
activities and programs for faculty
• sample syllabi and other relevant course documents
• grading-practice information for both the department and the
University
• any specialized department materials (brochures, information
about media holdings, etc.)
• the current pay scale for adjunct faculty
• a map of the University
This Handbook was originally prepared in August 1998
by J. Christopher “Topher” Bill, Professor of Psychology
and long-time advocate
for the rights and needs of adjunct faculty.
In Memoriam
J. Christopher “Topher” Bill
1944 – 2001