What you need to know!
Sarah Harmon, PhD
Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
and Linguistics
harmons@smccd.edu
Evaluation Criteria for Adjunct Faculty B. Professional Responsibilities
and official course outline.
The following criteria will be used, as
The adjunct faculty member:
appropriate, to assess adjunct faculty  meets classes as set forth in the
D. Performance by Adjunct
performance. During the first year,
contract;
Counselors, Librarians, and other
evaluation will not emphasize the
 participates in department, college Instructional and Student Services
criteria listed under B (2) and B (5).
or other professional activities;
Faculty
 maintains ethical standards as
The adjunct faculty member:
A. Student Relations
outlined in the SMCCCD Academic
 is knowledgeable about
In the performance of his/her
Senate Statement of Professional
assignment area/duties;
professional duties, the adjunct faculty
Standards;
 is aware of recent, general
member:
 demonstrates commitment to and
development/research in assigned
enthusiasm for the profession;
area/duties;

may
participate
in
professional

demonstrates effective
 responds to the educational needs
growth
activities;
and
communication with students;
of students by (a) answering
 maintains and submits appropriate  uses effective methods
questions clearly and following
records in accordance with District
appropriate to the assignment
through to maximize student
contract.
area/duties; and
 shows evidence of meeting
understanding; and (b) giving equal
objectives appropriate to the
access and treatment to students C. Performance by Classroom Faculty
The adjunct faculty member:
assignment area/duties.
regardless of ethnicity, cultural
 is knowledgeable about subject
background, age, gender, and
matter;

is aware of recent, general
lifestyle, and by avoiding
Taken from: Evaluation Policy
developments/research in field;
stereotypes;
 demonstrates effective
and Procedures For Adjunct
 demonstrates respect for the right
communication with students;
Faculty (after Appendices of
of the student to hold and to
 provides students with a clear
Contract)
statement of grading, attendance,
express divergent opinions and
examination
policies,
and
other
demonstrates sensitivity to
course requirements;
concerns of students; and
 uses effective teaching methods
 shows concern for student
appropriate to the subject matter;
 uses appropriate testing and
educational welfare by being
assessment techniques to measure
available during office hours and
students progress; and
answering questions with courtesy.  shows evidence of meeting course
objectives as outlined in the catalog
III. Evaluation Procedures and Methods
In the SMCCCD, adjunct faculty will be evaluated in the first semester of service. Thereafter, adjunct faculty
shall be evaluated at least once every six (6) regular semesters. In accordance with District policy, the
evaluation will be completed by the end of the semester in which it is begun.
The following methods will be used to evaluate adjunct faculty performance against the criteria stated in
Section II.
2.
Adjunct faculty portfolio
Required:
1.
Student evaluation
A standard District questionnaire, approved by the AB 1725 Trust
Committee, shall be used to gather information from students.
Except in rare cases, in which student evaluation is not
practicable due to unusual circumstances, student evaluation
will be required to assess faculty/student relations, faculty
student communication, and use of teaching methods.
3.
Performance assessment by peer evaluator
This assessment may take place in the classroom, at the
service site, or viewing videotapes of actual classroom
presentations, counseling sessions, etc.
Taken from: Evaluation Policy
and Procedures For Adjunct
Faculty (after Appendices of
Contract)
The adjunct faculty shall supply a faculty portfolio, which
includes current course syllabi, sample class materials, sample
examinations, sample quizzes, if used, and an explanation of
grading procedures. Additional materials may include written
documentation of the following:
a) departmental, college or professional activities
b) new course/services development
c) development of new teaching methods
d) publications
e) community service
f)
awards and honors
g) outside evaluations conducted by experts and/or licensing
agencies
h) other
The information provided in a portfolio is confidential and may
become part of the adjunct faculty’s personnel file. This
information cannot be disclosed to other employees without
permission of the adjunct faculty. Only current information will
be considered in this process (concerning activities of the past
three years).
MUST HAVE:
 Syllabi of course(s) taught the
semester you are evaluated
 Grading breakdown for the
course(s)
 Recordable methodology—
show a pattern of how you
teach, evaluate, test your
students in your class(es)
 Sample exams, handouts,
projects, etc.
For this, you can provide a CD of
materials/documents/etc. that you
give the students.
OPTIONAL (but good!)
 Dept./Div. activities, committee
work/professional devleopment
work
 Curriculum development
 Methodology development
 Outside evals done by experts
and/or licensing agents
 Community service
Important—keep track of your Flex
Time!
Also: keep a list of anything you
might have participated in for your
Dept/Div.
<Course Label>, <Term>
<CRN>
<Meeting times, location>
<Instructor Name>
<Instructor contact information>
<Textbook information, including edition used>
<Other required materials—workbooks, supplies, etc.>
<Grading information: Grade breakdown, activities>
Other information that is good to have—BUT NOT REQUIRED!—includes:
•Contact information about the Disability Resource Center
•Contact information about the Learning Center re: tutoring (if available for your
course/discipline)
•Grading notations that you use
•Information about the course: what students should expect out of the course, what
your rules are for the class
•Recommended materials and advice for success in the course
CD of course
syllabi,
handouts,
worksheets,
projects, exams
for ENGL 100
Documents:
•Flex Time Form for Spring 2012 (so
far) that includes:
•Department meetings
•Division meetings
•Participation in Adjunct
Faculty Orientation in January
•Participation in Flex Day
Activities in January
CD of course
syllabi,
handouts,
worksheets,
projects, exams
for INTD 115
Documents:
•Flex Time Form for Spring 2012 (so
far) that includes:
•Department meetings
•Division meetings
•Participation in Adjunct
Faculty Orientation in January
•Participation in Flex Day
Activities in January
•Proof of membership to American
Society of Interior Designers—
evaluation from peer in the ASID
The Advocate—publication of AFT 1493—February
2012, with article on Adjunct Evaluations:
http://aft1493.org/advo/advo2-12.pdf
 Contract between AFT and SMCCD—section on
Evaluation of Adjunct Faculty:
http://aft1493.org/other/AFT1493-SMCCCDContract06-09_11-19-08.html#_Toc99442613
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