Article 45

 

REGULAR PART-TIME FACULTY

 

A.        Regular part-time faculty (RPT) are defined as regular part-time positions with non-tenure-track status.

 

B.        RPT FACULTY positions may be filled in two ways:

           

1.         by conducting a search using faculty search procedures; or

 

2.         a department may recommend a temporary FACULTY MEMBER for RPT status.  The recommendation shall include a description of the area in which the FACULTY MEMBER is qualified to teach (area of qualification) and for which he/she is being recommended for RPT status, as well as the proposed RPT workload.  The recommendation as to the area of qualification shall be approved by local APSCUF prior to action by the President.

 

C.        If the President accepts a department’s recommendation, or an RPT is hired after a search, the President shall designate a workload, giving consideration to the department’s recommendation, which shall not exceed six (6) workload hours per semester.

 

D.        Once approved, a RPT FACULTY MEMBER may be rehired continuously in the designated area of qualification without going through the hiring procedures as set forth in Article 11, Appointment of Faculty.  The President or his/her designee may increase the designated workload up to but not exceeding six (6) workload hours per semester.

 

E.         The workload of a RPT FACULTY MEMBER may be increased on a temporary basis, but in no event shall the RPT FACULTY MEMBER be assigned to work in excess of six (6) workload hours per semester beyond two (2) consecutive years.

 

F.         Should a RPT FACULTY MEMBER decline assignments within his/her designated workload and area of qualification on a basis other than inability to work due to approved leave, the RPT FACULTY MEMBER’S continued RPT status may be terminated by the President or his/her designee.

 

G.        RPT FACULTY MEMBERS shall have the same rights and responsibilities for teaching and advising pro-rated in proportion to their workload.

 

H.        1.         During the first five (5) years of service, a RPT FACULTY MEMBER shall be subject to renewal or non-renewal on an annual basis.  In addition, each RPT FACULTY MEMBER shall be evaluated annually pursuant to Article 12.  The major emphasis of the performance review shall be effective teaching and service.  All RPT FACULTY MEMBERS shall be encouraged to engage in scholarly growth.  Each performance review shall contain a recommendation regarding renewal or non-renewal.

 

                                    2.         After five (5) consecutive years of service as a RPT FACULTY MEMBER, the RPT FACULTY MEMBER shall be reappointed for a term of three (3) years subject to Sections I, J, and K below.

           

3.         Notice of non-renewal shall be provided, in writing, by the President or his/her designee no later than April 15.  Non-renewals shall be effective at the end of the academic year in which the non-renewal notice is given.

 

4.         Reasons for the non-renewal will be supplied, if requested by the RPT FACULTY MEMBER.

 

5.         A RPT FACULTY MEMBER may grieve a notice of his/her non-renewal only with respect to failure to observe the procedures set forth above.

 

I.            1.         After five (5) consecutive years of service as a RPT FACULTY MEMBER, performance evaluations shall be completed every third year pursuant to Article 12.  The major emphasis of the performance review shall be on effective teaching and service.  All RPT FACULTY MEMBERS shall be encouraged to engage in scholarly growth.

 

2.         The performance review will be conducted using the procedure contained in Article 12.B and C except as modified by 1. above.

 

3.         Each performance review will contain a recommendation concerning renewal or non-renewal.

           

                        4.         Notice of non-renewal shall be provided, in writing, by the President or his/her designee no later than April 15.  Non-renewals shall be effective at the end of the academic year in which the non-renewal notice is given.

 

5.         A RPT FACULTY MEMBER may grieve a notice of his/her non-renewal only with respect to failure to observe the procedures set forth above.

 

J.           1.         In the event the need for services of the RPT FACULTY MEMBER does not exist in a given semester, as determined by the Dean after consultation with the department, the RPT FACULTY MEMBER will not be employed in that semester.  The RPT FACULTY MEMBER shall be notified of non-employment in a given semester as soon as possible.  The provisions of Article 29, RETRENCHMENT, shall not be applicable in such cases.

 

                        2.         In the event the need for services of the RPT FACULTY MEMBER is reduced in a given semester, as determined by the Dean after consultation with the department, the RPT FACULTY MEMBER will be notified as soon as possible but no later than the start of classes in that semester.  The provisions of Article 29, RETRENCHMENT, shall not be applicable in such cases.

 

                        3.         The RPT FACULTY MEMBER retains the right to be employed in the next semester in which the need for services exists.

 

                        4.         If the need for services does not exist for four (4) consecutive semesters, the RPT designation for the individual FACULTY MEMBER may be terminated after consultation with the department.

 

K           1.         A RPT FACULTY MEMBER who has completed five (5) consecutive years of service as a RPT FACULTY MEMBER may be terminated or suspended at any time.  The President or his/her designee shall give written notice to the affected RPT FACULTY MEMBER specifying the reasons therefore.  A copy of the written notice shall be sent to the local APSCUF President.

 

                        2.         The RPT FACULTY MEMBER shall have the right to grieve only to the extent that the RPT FACULTY MEMBER asserts that the termination or suspension is discriminatory or arbitrary and capricious.

 

                                  3.           A RPT FACULTY MEMBER shall have the right to due process as set forth in the provisions of Article 43, INVESTIGATIONS OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST FACULTY MEMBERS.

 

L.           RPT FACULTY MEMBERS shall have the opportunity to be integrated into the academic life and operations of the department to the extent possible.  However, RPT FACULTY MEMBERS may not participate in faculty personnel matters except where specifically provided for in the collective bargaining agreement.

 

M.          1.         RPT FACULTY MEMBERS shall be eligible for an increment upon the completion of each twenty-four (24) credit hour workload assignment or two (2) consecutive academic years, not including summer school.  RPT FACULTY MEMBERS hired prior to July 1, 2007, will continue to receive increments based upon the schedule utilized at their university, if more frequent than provided in this provision.

 

                        2.         The increment shall be effective in the semester following completion of the service set forth in M.1.

 

N.          All RPT FACULTY MEMBERS who are tenured as of July 1, 2007 shall retain their tenure and all RPT FACULTY MEMBERS who are in tenure-track status as of July 1, 2007 shall remain eligible for tenure in accordance with the provisions of Article 15.  In addition, any RPT FACULTY MEMBERS who would have been eligible for tenure based upon letters of appointment issued prior to July 1, 2007, shall be considered for tenure.

 

O.          All local agreements regarding RPT FACULTY MEMBERS are null and void.