ARTICLE 3
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY/DUTY
The standards in this article will be applied to NSF
in their role as teachers in the same manner as all other faculty in their role
as teachers.
1.
Academic freedom
safeguards must be accompanied by an equally demanding standard of academic
responsibility, requiring responsible service, consistent with the objectives
of the University.
2.
NSFs are responsible
for the effective instruction of students. Aspects of effective instruction include but are not limited
to teaching classes in accordance with course objectives and published
schedules at locations approved by the University. The NSF is expected to be competent in her/his chosen field
and be able to communicate effectively with students in a way that creates an
environment that stimulates imaginative thinking and encourages critical and
analytical skills. NSFs are
expected to advise students on academic matters, and maintain a responsible,
professional relationship with students.
NSFs will carefully insure equal application of class standards and
requirements. The NSF should
maintain an active interest in the advances and current thinking in her/his
subject area, and be able to relate such information to her/his teaching in an
organized manner through incorporation into course materials. By accepting responsibilities in all of
the aforesaid areas, the NSF commits to excellence in education and dedication
to student needs. Nothing in this section shall modify the provisions of
Article 24, Instructional Workload.
3.
The parties agree that
certain conduct by NSFs is unacceptable and is inconsistent with their role as
instructional faculty. Such
unacceptable conduct includes but is not limited to:
a.
arbitrary denial of
access to instruction;
b.
significant intrusion
of material unrelated to the course;
c.
significant failure to
adhere, without legitimate reason, to the rules of faculty in the conduct of
courses, to meet class, to keep office hours, or to hold examinations as
scheduled;
d.
evaluation of student
work by criteria not directly reflective of course
performance;
e.
undue and unexcused delay
in evaluating student work;
f.
discrimination,
including harassment, against a student on political grounds, or for reasons of
race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, national origin,
ancestry, marital status, medical condition, status as a covered veteran, or,
within the limits imposed by law or University regulations, because of age or
citizenship or for other arbitrary or personal reasons;
g.
discrimination against
students on the basis of disability;
h.
use of the position or
powers of a faculty member to coerce the judgment or conscience of a student,
to cause harm to a student for arbitrary or personal reasons; and/or
i.
participating in or
deliberately abetting disruption, interference or intimidation in the
classroom.
C.
OTHER
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Academic responsibility
also includes the requirement that the NSF abide by the following:
a.
No compensation shall
be paid to any NSF of the University unless actively engaged in the service of
the University;
b.
No one in the service
of the University shall devote to private purposes any portion of the time due
to the University nor shall any outside employment interfere with the
performance of University duties; and
c.
University regulations
regarding disclosure of financial interest (Political Reform Act of 1974).
2.
When the University
makes significant changes or amendments to the above regulations set forth in C.1.c.
that are within the scope of representation as they apply to NSF, the
University will meet and confer with the AFT over such changes or
amendments. Any meeting and
conferring with the AFT shall not delay the implementation of such changes or
amendments with respect to non-unit employees.