Common use of Instructional Services Clause in Contracts

Instructional Services. Management will provide an employee with a course assignment the following: access to materials and supplies needed to teach the assigned course(s); access to computer workstations; access to printing and photocopying services for class related purposes; access to administrative support services for standard and reasonable requests during normal work hours; access to space (but not necessarily office space) to meet with and advise students and access to private space when discussing confidential matters with students (including the ability to reserve a space consistent with departmental or program policy); access to departmental guidelines or procedures relevant to adjunct faculty; and access, upon request, to and the use of standard instructional software and computer programs used to teach the assigned course(s). An employee will be given access to a University email account, and shall regularly check for and return messages. The employee shall use the University email account for the employee’s communication with students and in the performance of other responsibilities as an adjunct. In emergency situations in which access to the AU campus is limited, Management will endeavor to provide support for employees to teach remotely. However, employees may be required to provide their own computer equipment and Internet access during such emergencies. If a course requires specialized software or equipment available only on campus, adjuncts should consult with their supervisor to make arrangements for access.