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                              Adjunct Faculty Advancement (Policy/Procedure)


Policy:  In recognition of the valuable service to Oglala Lakota College provided by adjunct faculty, they 
may be designated as associate faculty. Associate Faculty are remunerated at a higher rate than 
adjunct faculty and are encouraged to participate in departmental activities.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION:

Adjunct Faculty who have taught less than 4 semesters or two years at a college level will receive the 
following salary for undergraduate courses based on their degree: 

	Bachelors = $1,200.00 (3 credit hour course)
  	Masters = $1,300.00 (3 credit hour course)
	Ph.D. = $1,400.00 (3 credit hour course)

Adjunct Faculty who have taught for 4 semesters or two or more years at college level are eligible for 
Associate Faculty status and the following salary for undergraduate courses based on their degree:

	Bachelors = $1,300.00 (3 credit hour course)
	Masters = $1,500.00 (3 credit hour course)
	Ph.D. = $1,600.00 (3 credit hour course)

Associate Faculty that have taught for 16 semesters or 8 years or more at a college level will receive 
the following salary for undergraduate courses based on their degree:

	Bachelors = $1,400.00 (3 credit hour course)
	Masters = $1,600.00 (3 credit hour course)
	Ph.D. = $1,700.00 (3 credit hour course) 

Adjuncts that are at an Associate Faculty level of $1,500.00 before the approval of this policy dated 
August, 2007 will be grandfathered in at that amount. 

GRADUATED LEVEL COMPENSATION: 

Adjunct Faculty approved to teach graduate level courses will receive $600 per graduate credit hour.

NOMINATING PROCESS:

Chairpersons and district directors may nominate adjunct faculty members to the Vice-President for 
Instruction. This recommendation should in writing and describes nominees qualifications.  

APPRVAL: 

The Vice President for Instruction may recommend any nominated person for Associate status to the 
Board of Trustees, but if there are questions concerning qualifications, a review committee drawn 
from the Instructional Division shall recommend. The Board Of Trustees appoints Associate Faculty.