NYSMATYC Curriculum Survey 2009-2010

I appreciate you taking the time to fill out the NYSMATYC annual survey. This year, the survey will be used to gather information regarding adjunct instructors at your college. For purposes of this survey, “Full-time Instructor” would include anyone who is teaching in a full-time capacity at your college (this would include instructors, assistant professors, professors, etc.). “Adjunct Instructor” would include those employees who are under contract with the college on a semester-by-semester basis with no expectation of continued employment. For survey purposes, please do not include “College in the High School” instructors. Please base your answers to all questions on information related to the Fall 2009 semester.

Please submit this form no later than March 22rd, 2010.

Name:
College:
Email:

1. Please list the number of instructors for each category for your department:

Number of Adjunct Instructors:
Number of Full-time Instructors:
Other (please specify instructor “type” and number):

2. Please list the number of instructors for each category for your college:

Number of Adjunct Instructors:
Number of Full-time Instructors:
Other (please specify instructor “type” and number):

3. Are Adjunct Instructors (in general) given office space?
Yes No

If yes, please describe:

4. Are Adjunct Instructors (in general) expected to hold office hours?
Yes No

If yes, how many office hours are expected?

5. Are Adjunct Instructors permitted to join a faculty union?
Yes No

If yes, is the union the same as the full-time instructors?
Yes No

6. How is an Adjunct Instructor’s compensation determined?
Per credit hour
Per course
Other (specify)

7. Are Adjunct Instructors eligible for pay increases?
Yes Please describe:
No

8. Are Adjunct Instructors eligible for promotions?
Yes Please explain:
No

9. Is seniority considered for Adjunct Instructors when assigning courses?
Yes Please explain:
No

11. Who has the primary responsibility for hiring Adjunct Instructors for your department?
Department Chair
Adjunct Coordinator
Search Committee
Other (please specify)

12. Who has the primary responsibility for the oversight (including evaluation) of Adjunct Instructors for your department?
Department Chair
Adjunct Coordinator
Other (please specify)

13. Regarding committee work, which of the following describes your department best?
Committee work is required for Adjunct Instructors
Committee work is encouraged but not required for Adjunct Instructors
Adjunct Instructors are not permitted to participate in committee work

14. Regarding attendance at department meetings, which of the following describes your department best?
Attendance is mandatory
Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory
Attendance is not permitted

15. What is the maximum teaching load allowed for Adjunct Instructors?

Thank you!