KYSU Online Faculty Handbook
I understand that I am not required to hold office hours since the course is offered in the online modality. However, if students request to meet via phone call or video call, I understand that I am required to respond within 48 hours and to schedule a meeting at the earliest mutually agreeable time.
I will start and end the course on the dates specified by the Online Registrar (which match the academic calendar and the dates listed in this form). I agree to submit final grades in Wired by the deadline. I will adhere to the course schedule for the modules/weeks of course content.
I understand that I will be paid in accordance with the established fee schedule. Regular compensation is based on seat counts after the add/drop deadline for my course. I further understand that compensation for 8-week terms will be issued as a one-time payment at the end of the term. Compensation for 16-week terms may align with the university's adjunct pay schedule.
I agree to the following expectations for regular and substantive interaction in online courses. This is not an exhaustive list of expectations, but they provide a framework for understanding how administrators will evaluate your work.
I understand that my grading and feedback on assignments must be specific, substantive, and meaningful so that students can improve their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in the course learning outcomes.
I understand that I must meet the administrative deadlines for course setup, roster verification, faculty credential verifications, weekly announcements, weekly check-in, etc.
I understand that I must check into the online course within the LMS at least every 36 to 48 hours to respond to in-course messages, discussions, and manage the roster. This frequent course “presence” supports the requirements of regular and substantive interaction.
I understand that I must respond to student e-mails or calls within 48 hours.
I understand that I must grade assignments within 6 days of their deadline or within 6 days of a late submission. I understand that final grades are due by the Registrar's deadlines, which will be within 5 days of the course end date.
I understand that I cannot require synchronous class sessions; however, I can hold optional synchronous sessions and provide video recordings of sessions for students.
I understand the I am responsible for routine maintenance of my course, which includes typo fixes, fixing broken links, clarifying assignment instructions for students, and completing the Course Onboarding Checklist at the beginning of the term before the course launches for students.
General Acknowledgements
12. I am not eligible for any economic fringe benefits provided to regular full-time faculty members by the University except as required by Federal and/or state law, and I am not eligible for tenure; and time served as an Adjunct Faculty/Online Faculty Member shall