3.1.9 Substitute Instructors
A. Purpose
To ensure proper coverage of classes in the event of absence by the instructor of record.
B. Persons Affected
The teaching faculty.
C. Definitions
N/A
D. Policy and Procedures
Each faculty member is responsible for making arrangements for a substitute to carry on his or her usual duties through appropriate administrative channels when an absence is made necessary by illness, emergency or a university approved function.
E. Responsibilities
Chairpersons and deans
F. Procedures
Any substitute instructor must be approved by the department chair and/or dean. If the faculty member is unable to arrange for a substitute, he/she must notify the department chair of the impending uncovered absence.
Approval of a substitute instructor does not preclude the necessity for the faculty member to complete the appropriate forms required by law of all employees with regard to an absence from duty.
G. Review
The Divisional Head for this policy is the Provost. This policy shall be reviewed every five years or sooner if necessary by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
ORIGINALLY APPROVED: 12/01/2001
AMENDED: 04/22/2009
AMENDED: 02/2019
AMENDED: 09/22/2021