The purpose of the Part-Time Faculty Handbook is to provide a source where Part-Time Faculty can access information they need quickly and easily. The handbook gathers into one location general information for Part-Time Faculty.
I. BACKGROUND AND GENERAL INFORMATION
U of L General Information phone number: 852-5555
Introduction to U of L, plus links to other info
Mission Statement of the University
Board of Trustees
Campus Map
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.
Institutional Research and Planning
II. EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Parking Information, fees and locations
Paycheck Viewing and Payroll Processing: On the U of L webpage, see Faculty/Staff Services, under Personal Info (You will need to log into ULINK for these using your userid and password)
Access to Health Insurance for Part-time Faculty
III. TEACHING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Class Rosters and Grading (You will need to log into ULINK for these using your userid and password)
Submitting Grades - Instructions
Recording Grades - See Faculty/Staff Services, under Academics, choose Record Grades
Grading System - Varies by department; check with your department to see what their policy is.
Classroom Instruction
Textbook Ordering - From the U of L Webpage, see Faculty Staff Services, under Academics/Bookstore Textbook orders for Faculty
Training and Development Opportunities - Delphi Center
Work Restricted Holidays and Policy
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL AND CLERICAL RESOURCES
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
- Library Hours
- Library Borrowing Privileges
- Renewing Items or Viewing Your Account
- Ask a Librarian
- Course Reserve Policy
- Interlibrary Loan
- Scheduling a Library Visit for Your Class
Other Resources
Discriminatory Harassment Policy
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Information Technology Services
Computer Account Usage Agreement
V. PART-TIME FACULTY INVOLVEMENT IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNMENT
Schedule of Faculty Senate Meetings
Faculty Senators (Including Part-Time Faculty) and Contact Info
Redbook: Basic governance document for the University of Louisville
Part-time Faculty 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 faculty about issues of interest and concern to us all. To be added to the list, please email Susan Peacock or Rose Mills.
If you have any suggestions or comments, please email the Office of the Provost.