Teaching Courses
With increasing regularity library faculty are being asked to teach courses in the College, Theological School, and Graduate School. This development pays tribute to the academic credentials of the library faculty and offers opportunities for librarians to expand their contributions to the university. However, such engagements are not without their liabilities and must be treated as additions to a librarian’s job responsibilities.
When considering a teaching opportunity, the following guidelines should be observed:
A teaching commitment outside the library must:
- Be kept separate from the librarian’s job responsibilities
- Not compromise the librarian’s job responsibilities
- Have the written permission of the Library Dean
Dissertation Committee Work
Library faculty are also asked to serve on doctoral dissertation committees. The concerns expressed above obtain here as well. Before accepting an invitation to be part of a dissertation committee, the opportunity should be discussed with the dean. Chairing a dissertation committee would not be appropriate, given the extensive time commitment that such requires.
Employment Outside Drew University
The policy governing employment outside Drew University may be found in the Faculty Personnel Policy (Section IX, p. 39). It includes the statement: “Before accepting such an assignment, a faculty member should obtain the written consent of the Dean or Deans and the President.”
Initially adopted by Library Faculty 4/7/2006
Voted for inclusions in Faculty Regulations 11.21.2008
Amended: 2/13/2009