Full Time Tenure Track Geology Instructor



Initiative TitleFull Time Tenure Track Geology Instructor
Submitted in Previous Year(s)2016
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

Hire a full-time tenure track Geologist/Geochemist to replace Lawrence O'Brien (retired sp 2016) and to help with the increase in demand for chemistry/geology offerings and both Middletown and Newburgh.  We have developed a new 3 credit (2lect/2lab) intro to geology course (Earth Science) designed specifically for liberal arts students.  Fall 2017 saw two sections running with full enrollment. We will be offering three sections in the spring 2018 (one is on the Newburgh campus). Currently all of our geology offerings are university level designed for transfer into a geology program.

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

 The classes will be covered by adjunct faculty (if they can be found) or not offered. It is difficult to find quality part-time teachers with the appropriate level of geology experience (particularly for daytime courses). Maintenance, safety, students advising and upkeep of the rock lab space is difficult with part-time coverage.

Department GoalsGoal 1C. Provide a high quality, rigorous and meaningful A.S. Tracks in Chemistry, Geology, and Physics curricula which will prepare students for transfer to upper division universities., Goal 2. Hire, develop and retain diverse, high quality faculty and staff to engage and support students in science, engineering and architectural education, research and development.
ProgramsAS Math Science, Degree Related Course Offerings
LocationsMain Campus, Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date05/22/2019
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?Yes
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created10/04/2017 11:51 am
Updated10/04/2017 1:05 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
Having more than two full time faculty to serve more than 1200 students annually will allow adequate time to develop and maintain quality and currency
finding qualified chemistry teachers to cover daytime offerings is difficult.
Having two full time faculty serve more than 1200 students annually does not allow for time to develop and maintain academic quality
full time staff work with and advise studnets
We are limited in the number of daytime section by the availability of instructors

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
form search committee, advertise position Chair Science Engineering 1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Support and enhancement fo chemisrty offerings at NEC 1

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Other Enter other assessment method student feedback via surveys Chair and Staff

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $0.00
RECURRING COST: $72,816.00

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Facility

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full time tenure track faculty $72816.00 / 72816.00
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Training

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Marketing

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Other

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Prioritization

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Assessment

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