PERFORMANCE PLANNING AND REVIEW
Faculty Responsibilities in Support of SAIT’s Strategic Plan
Academic Excellence
 Demonstrate competency in your content area, that is current and relevant to professional practice
 Manage the classroom to ensure a positive learning environment
 Improve curriculum on a continual basis
 Update course outlines (as required)
 Develop and use lesson plans that align with course outlines and/or independent learning modules (ILM’s)
 Develop and use assessment and evaluation tools that align with course outcomes
 Update, maintain and make course materials available
 Use instructional time effectively
 Model professionalism in conduct, attitude, and appearance
 Provide formative feedback, marks and grades in a timely manner
 Ensure learners are provided with the approved course outline during the first week of the course
 Seek learner feedback and make appropriate adjustments
 Use a variety of instructional techniques and technologies to enhance the delivery of curriculum
 Use SIR results to review student feedback and regularly evaluate methods to improve the student experience in the classroom or
laboratory.
 Develop instructional skills on a continual basis
 Coordinate with other instructors teaching the same course to ensure consistency of delivery and assessment
Learner Experience
 Be knowledgeable of and inform learners of available support
 Help learners to become capable and confident through the development of their knowledge, skills and attitudes
 Identify at-risk learners (where possible), inform your Academic Chair, and initiate appropriate action
 Be available for learner consultation, communicate availability and respond to communication in a timely manner
 Mentor and advise learners
 Participate in learner recruitment and selection processes (as required)
 Promote learning options to potential learners (as required)
 Seek opportunities to integrate learners with industry
 Support initiatives and activities intended to engage and recognize learners
Approved by Deans’ Council April 23, 2008
Revised by VP Academic March 2014
Stakeholder/Market Focus
 Maintain awareness of industry trends, issues and opportunities
 Participate in program advisory committee activities (as required)
 Engage with key stakeholders (e.g. students, graduates, industry representatives, program advisory committee members) as and
when appropriate
 Identify and advise your Academic Chair with respect to market changes that affect your program
 Support positive internal and external communication with stakeholders (e.g. students, graduates, industry representatives,
program advisory committee members)
Community Connection
 Maintain an effective relationship with the SAIT community, industry and the community at large
Infrastructure Management
 Assist in the identification of relevant budget, facilities and capital inventory requirements
 Ensure the classroom*,facilities and equipment are left in a good state for the next class
 Report maintenance requirements of classroom equipment and facilities
People and Culture
 Be a positive and active participant
 Build positive working relationships through effective communication
 Commit to lifelong learning through ongoing professional development
 Participate in professional development as per your individual performance plan
 Participate in the recruitment and mentoring of new staff (as required)
 Respond to administrative requests in a professional and timely manner
 Ensure a safe and healthy environment for students and staff
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Use SAIT resources in an economical manner
Other duties as assigned by your Academic Chair, Associate Dean and/or Dean
Adhere to SAIT policies and procedures
Use instructional and non-instructional time effectively
classrooms include lab, shops, etc.
Approved by Deans’ Council April 23, 2008
Revised by VP Academic March 2014