Professional Responsibilities Sample Clauses

Professional Responsibilities. 13.2.1 The primary professional responsibilities of UNAC bargaining unit members are teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the University and the public. 13.2.2 UNAC bargaining unit members have additional professional responsibilities including, but not limited to: maintaining reasonable office hours; working collaboratively and productively with colleagues; participating in conferences and seminars; maintaining currency in disciplinary subject matter, methodology, and pedagogy; and preparing for and participating in traditional academic functions. 13.2.3 It is understood between the parties that UNAC bargaining unit members may not participate in all professional activities identified in this article during each academic term or year.

Professional Responsibilities. 6.2.1 The Board and the Association agree that the primary professional responsibility of faculty members is teaching, professional library work, or professional counseling, depending on the position. They agree that scholarship and professional development and service are also faculty responsibilities. It is the responsibility of the Board and the Association to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ an atmosphere of intellectual inquiry and growth. It is the responsibility of the Board to provide support to fulfill these responsibilities. 6.2.1.1 Full-time instructional faculty members shall normally be assigned to a twenty-four (24) credit hour teaching load (or its equivalent) during the regular academic year (fall and winter semesters). For full-time faculty, twelve (12) hours is the normal credit hour load for each regular semester. Contingent faculty shall have a credit hour teaching load of fewer than twelve (12) credits in any semester. If a contingent faculty member’s teaching load is twelve (12) credits or more, their appointment will be converted to term. It is recognized that it may not be possible to establish the same credit hour production for each faculty member. Department Heads, after meeting with the department are responsible for developing mutually agreeable written guidelines to structure assignments that will take into account large sections in single courses, number of preparations, nature of preparations, laboratory supervision and planning, supervision of special learning activities, supervision of field activities, clinical experience, number of advisees, or administrative duties, and other assigned responsibilities. Departments may also specify enrollment caps for specific courses. These guidelines, referred to as Load Documents, will be reviewed annually and forwarded to the AAUP Office. 6.2.1.1.1 Off-campus teaching assignments, defined as courses that are taught face-to-face at a physical location other than the NMU campus in Marquette MI, during the academic year may be made upon mutual consent of the faculty member and department head and shall be based on the programmatic needs as determined by the ▇▇▇▇ and the department head. These courses may be offered to qualified members of the bargaining unit or to qualified adjuncts as off campus courses. The department head and ▇▇▇▇ have final authority to determine such assignments. 6.2.1.1.2 Individual full-time instructional faculty members may have the normal twenty-four (24) credit hour on-campus teaching ...

Professional Responsibilities. 5.2.1 Members of the Bargaining Unit, guided by a deep conviction of the worth and dignity of the advancement of knowledge, shall recognize that academic responsibility implies faithful performance of professional duties and obligations. Their primary responsibility to their subject is to seek and state the truth as they see it. To this end Members shall devote their energies to developing and improving their scholarly competence. They have an obligation to exercise critical self-discipline and judgment in using, extending, and transmitting knowledge. They shall practice intellectual honesty. Although Members may follow subsidiary interests, these interests must never seriously hamper or compromise their freedom of inquiry. 5.2.2 As teachers, Bargaining Unit Faculty shall encourage the free pursuit of learning in their students. They shall hold before them the best scholarly and ethical standards of their discipline. Bargaining Unit Faculty shall demonstrate respect for students as individuals and adhere to their proper roles as intellectual guides and counselors. Members of the Bargaining Unit shall make every reasonable effort to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ honest academic conduct and ensure that their evaluations of students reflect each student’s true merit. They shall avoid any exploitation, harassment, or discriminatory treatment of students. They shall acknowledge significant academic or scholarly assistance from students. 5.2.3 As colleagues, Bargaining Unit Faculty have obligations that derive from common membership in the community of scholars. Members of the Bargaining Unit shall not discriminate against or harass colleagues. They shall respect and defend their associates’ free inquiry. In the exchange of criticism and ideas Members shall show due respect for others, even when disagreeing with or criticizing others’ opinions. Bargaining Unit Faculty shall acknowledge academic debts and strive to be objective in their professional judgment of colleagues. 5.2.4 In making public statements–including the exercise of the right to responsible dissent on matters of institutional policy or educational philosophy–Members of the Bargaining Unit have an obligation to be accurate, to act in a professional manner, to show due respect for others (even when disagreeing with or criticizing others’ opinions), and to make every effort to indicate that they are not speaking for the University. 5.2.5 Bargaining Unit Faculty shall accept their share of faculty responsibilities in the ac...

Professional Responsibilities. Librarians 8.4.3.1 Communicates clearly, correctly and effectively with students and other members of the academic community. 8.4.3.2 Adjusts methodologies for students/clientele with diverse and/or special needs and/or different learning styles. 8.4.3.3 Provides clear information and materials to students and other members of the academic community. 8.4.3.4 Interacts with students and colleagues across employee groups with dignity and respect. 8.4.3.5 Demonstrates knowledge and application of appropriate information tools and resources. 8.4.3.6 Contributes to building, organizing, accessing and maintaining library collection. 8.4.3.7 Maintains required schedule; makes oneself available to students and other members of the academic community. 8.4.3.8 Meets obligations on time; e.g., reports, product/service analysis, records, planning documents, orders, schedule requests, projects. 8.4.3.9 Promotes an inclusive classroom or workplace environment that is free from harassment, prejudice or bias. 8.4.3.10 Demonstrates flexibility in providing coverage to meet the needs of the department. 8.4.3.11 Effectively plans, implements, evaluates and accepts feedback on department programs and services. 8.4.3.12 Maintains current knowledge of field in performance of assignment. 8.4.3.13 Demonstrates evidence of preparation in area of assignment. 8.4.3.14 Demonstrates evidence of participation in professional growth and development activities. 8.4.3.15 Demonstrates evidence of participation in college service activities as defined in Section 4.1.3 (not required of adjunct faculty). 8.4.3.16 Works cooperatively and effectively with others. 8.4.3.17 Participates in peer review process and serves on peer review committees when requested (not required of adjunct faculty).

Professional Responsibilities. The Employer recognizes that an employee must work in a manner consistent with the standards of conduct, codes of ethics and by-laws established by the appropriate licensing body. No employee will be disciplined for refusal to append name, signature and/or seal to an Employer-instructed course of action which, in the employee's opinion, conflicts with the aforesaid standards of the appropriate licensing body, provided that in such a case the employee shall, upon request, be required to prove the violation of the relevant professional standard or code and the Employer shall have the right to seek alternative advice.

Professional Responsibilities. Nurses 8.4.4.1 Communicates in a clear, appropriate, and concise manner. 8.4.4.2 Displays competence in oral and written expression. 8.4.4.3 Listens effectively to student questions and concerns. 8.4.4.4 Adjusts methodologies and is sensitive to students/clientele with diverse and/or special needs and/or cultural differences. 8.4.4.5 Uses a variety of assessment and education techniques. 8.4.4.6 Makes effective use of health education and community resource materials. 8.4.4.7 Encourages critical thinking, questioning, and the development of student/client self-responsibility. 8.4.4.8 Is courteous and respects the dignity of each client. 8.4.4.9 Promotes an inclusive environment that is free from harassment, prejudice or bias. 8.4.4.10 Maintains clear, legible, and timely client records and reports; maintains confidentiality. 8.4.4.11 Maintains required schedule; makes oneself available to students/clients. 8.4.4.12 Meets obligations on time. 8.4.4.13 Works cooperatively and effectively with others. 8.4.4.14 Maintains current knowledge of field in performance of assignment. 8.4.4.15 Demonstrates evidence of preparation, planning, organization, and implementation of health services. 8.4.4.16 Demonstrates evidence of participation in college service activities as defined in Section 4.1.3 (not required of adjunct faculty). 8.4.4.17 Orients and participates in the evaluation of health services staff; participates in peer review process and serves on peer review committees when requested (not required of adjunct faculty).

Professional Responsibilities. Normal duties include meetings called by principals, department chairpersons/team leaders and School District administrators, which may necessitate a longer teacher's day or week. Moreover, an important function of a teacher is to work with student(s) and, to accomplish this, a longer teacher's day or week may be necessary.

Professional Responsibilities. The Association recognizes that strikes, as defined by Section 1 of the Michigan Public Act #336 of 1947 as amended, by teachers are contrary to law and public policy. The Association agrees it will not direct, authorize, instigate, encourage, condone, support or participate in any strike by any teacher or group of teachers and that in the event any such strike should occur, it will exert every effort reasonable within its power to terminate the same forthwith.

Professional Responsibilities as directed, other activities to support the delivery of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Community and Family Care Business Plan and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mission Strategic Plan, as requested by your manager • as an employee, be responsible under the Work Health & Safety Act for the health and safety of all persons they come into contact with, during employment. All hazards and injuries must be reported through the normal process as set out in ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mission’s Work Health, Safety and Rehabilitation Quality Management System and site procedures • in relation to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mission and the Uniting Church in Australia, attend such functions, meetings, seminars, training courses as directed by your supervisor • in relation to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mission attend worship services as encouraged by your supervisor • take responsibility for personal career development and training • participate in ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mission’s Orientation program, so as to gain an understanding of, and promote, the application of the EEO, Affirmative Action, Privacy Act, Work Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation • administer ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mission’s philosophy of care and other relevant policy documents as appropriate • demonstrate responsible stewardship of all resources, and willingness to report impropriety in keeping with the values of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mission • ensure the reputation and integrity of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mission is maintained at all times • maintain confidentiality