1.       Teaching and Presentation Ability

Expectations: prepares well for class sessions; provides instruction with accurate information and teaches course content with enthusiasm; provides opportunities for student engagement; monitors and evaluates student progress and assignments; develops and organizes relevant teaching materials where appropriate; utilizes approved texts or other instructional materials; administers examinations; maintains effective working relationships with students; grades and returns students’ work in a timely manner.

2.  Quality of Work

Expectations: completes work thoroughly, accurately, and on time; pays attention to details; is well-organized; maintains a consistent level of performance; maintains standards of excellence in the evaluation of student performance; creates instructional materials consistent with learning outcomes and course goals; follows federal law concerning confidentiality and the academic and privacy rights of students (e.g., FERPA, University Rules and Regulations).

3.  Oral and Written Communication

Expectations:  exhibits clarity in both oral and written communication; employs active listening skills; provides clear instructions to students; responds promptly to instructor, colleagues and students; manages established course technology effectively; is courteous; constructively responds to student needs; provides clear and constructive feedback to students regarding their performance in the course and, if relevant, how to improve their performance.

4. Accountability and Self-Management

Expectations:  demonstrates organizational and time management skills; holds office hours at the specified time and location and for the required duration; regularly attends course staff meetings and other related events as specified by instructor; maintains communication with instructor for support and guidance; responds promptly to requests of instructor (e.g. the submission of grades, meetings to review work); takes responsibility for all aspects of your work; willing to ask for help and to help others; adheres to the course outline and schedule on the syllabus; is punctual and reliable; follows procedures for requesting a substitute for class meetings; keeps clear records of all evaluations of student work.

5.  Subject Knowledge and Learning Ability

Expectations:  demonstrates the willingness and ability to learn new content; demonstrates interest in relevant pedagogy; is open to new technology implemented in the course; accepts constructive criticism by demonstrating the ability to listen to and to incorporate the suggestions of instructors.