1. Excellence in teaching, to be defined in all of the following ways:
- Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating course material, via lectures and/or guided discussion
- Effective organization of course material, as shown in clear course syllabi that communicate requirements, structure of course, and learning goals
- Careful grading of student work, accompanied by feedback that helps students to improve the quality of their work, not matter what their skill level
- Responsiveness to student questions, interests, and concerns related to the course Evaluation of teaching excellence will be performed using the following tools:
- Reports of classroom observation by the department chair
- A teaching portfolio prepared by the NTT candidate for review, including a personal statement of teaching philosophy, syllabi, and other instructional materials
- Teaching evaluation surveys
- Letters and other feedback from students
2. Service to the department and to the campus, to be defined in one or more of the following ways:
- Participation in department-level discussions and decisions about major requirements and curriculum
- Support and encouragement of majors through informal mentoring and participation in student-oriented activities
- Contribution to academic and/or student-oriented programs outside the department, which contribute to the mission of educating students at FASC/CCAS