Faculty Responsibilities (University Statutes §4-03.01)
Appointment as a faculty member is a contract for full-time engagement in faculty responsibilities during the academic year. Responsibilities of the faculty include:
(1) Satisfactory fulfillment of teaching duties in assigned courses or their equivalents;
(2) Observance of academic regulations concerning the holding of classes, examinations, grades, etc.;
(3) The preparation, proctoring and grading of student examinations;
(4) The direction, reading and evaluation of student papers, reports, theses and dissertations where such has been the
practice in the School, Division or Department;
(5) Academic counseling and guidance of students (a faculty member is expected to maintain scheduled office hours as
required and be familiar with academic regulations and the curriculum of the School);
(6) Involvement in significant scholarly research;
(7) Scholarly publication;
(8) Participation in learned societies and professional organizations;
(9) Participation in University, School, Division and Department meetings, convocations and commencements;
(10) Service on committees [see University Statutes § 4-06];
(11) Cooperation in the observance of University regulations.