Part-Time Lecturers Handbook

The purpose of the Part-Time Lecturers Handbook is to provide a source where Part-Time Lecturers (PTLs) can access information they need quickly and easily. The handbook gathers general information into one location for Part-Time Lecturers.

I. BACKGROUND AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Virtual Orientation - the Employee Success Center has created a virtual orientation for PTLs with important need-to-know information to start your time at the University of Louisville!

U of L General Information phone number: 852-5555
Introduction to U of L - Includes the university's history, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement
Board of Trustees
Campus Map
Parking Information
Cardinal Card - Your U of L ID card and related benefits

Ombuds Office
The Ombuds Office at the University of Louisville serves all employees of the university including administrators, faculty, staff, and post-doctoral fellows. The Ombuds will serve as the initial point of contact for employees who have disputes. The role of the Ombuds is to help employees resolve differences informally through discussion and referral to other conflict resolution venues when appropriate.

Faculty & Staff Landing Page

Your Accounts - Email, Blackboard, etc.
Human Resources
Employee Success & Professional Development
Operations & Business Support
Health & Safety
Policies

Retirement Programs
Tuition Remission
Employee Discounts and Perks

II. TEACHING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Training and Professional Development Opportunities - Delphi Center
Textbook Ordering
 - Note the deadlines for submitting course materials to the U of L Bookstore

Submitting Grades - Instructions
Grading System - Varies by department; check with your department to see what their policy is.

Schedule of Courses - Online
Calendars - Landing page for Academic Calendars, University Holidays, Work Restricted Religious Holy Days, University Events, etc.
Severe Weather Announcements
Classroom Scheduling
Blackboard

IT Helpdesk: 852-7997

III. INSTRUCTIONAL AND CLERICAL RESOURCES

Each department is responsible for policy on the following items:
Instructional Support
Supplies
Mailbox
Office Space
Office Hours
Keys
Use of Computers
Copying Procedures
Evaluation of Faculty Performance
Long-distance phone calls relating to students
Some items required to be included in your syllabus

Libraries
See all University Library hours, borrowing privileges, reserve a room, learn about Faculty support, and more

Other Resources

Disabilities Resource Center
Discriminatory Harassment Policy
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
University Police
Information Technology Services
REACH
Writing Center
Web Publishing at U of L
Computer Account Usage Agreement

IV. PART-TIME LECTURERS INVOLVEMENT IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNMENT

Faculty Senate Webpage
Schedule of Faculty Senate Meetings
Faculty Senators (Including Part-Time Lecturers) and Contact Info
Redbook: Basic governance document for the University of Louisville

Part-time Lecturers Listserv: This is a moderated listserv that is a forum for announcements and news from the Faculty Senate, as well as for discussions among part-time lecturers about issues of interest and concern to us all. To be added to the list, please email .


If you have any suggestions or comments, please email the Office of the Provost.