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Welcome to the Adjunct Faculty Resources webpage. Adjunct Faculty are hired by academic departments to teach MTSU online course offerings as well as Regents Online Degree Program (RODP) courses. The hiring criteria are the same for both programs. Adjunct Faculty hired to teach online courses are required to attend training on the learning environment system (LES) supported by MTSU or have documented prior experience using the learning environment system supported by this university. A useful tool to assess readiness for online instruction may be found online at Assessment and Evaluation for Distance Learning. Hiring/Compensation - Adjunct Faculty Hiring Process
The hiring of adjunct faculty (Undergraduate and Graduate) is handled through the academic department in which you are teaching. You will be asked to submit various documents during the hiring process. The Adjunct Faculty Hiring Checklist will identify those documents required by the academic department. - Adjunct Pay Criteria
Adjunct Faculty are paid according to the guidelines found in the adjunct pay criteria or their rank within their academic departments as follows:
| | | | Rank | Rate Per Credit Hour | | Full Professor | $700 | | Associate Professor | $650 | | Assistant Professor | $600 | | Instructor | $550 | Training - Desire2Learn (D2L)
Training is mandatory on the learning environment system supported by MTSU prior to course instruction. Workshops or one-on-one consultation may be scheduled by contacting the Faculty Instructional Technology Center (FITC) staff at 615-904-8189. You may also register online for workshops. - Preventing Sexual Harassment
Online sexual harassment training is available for all employees. Successful completion of this training is required for all adjunct faculty. The MTSU policy statement on sexual harassment and other resources are available on the Institutional Equity and Compliance web site. - RODP semester updates
This site contains a link to semester start up information for faculty teaching RODP courses. This page includes specific course information as well as TBR updates. Faculty Support Services - Faculty Instructional Technology Center (FITC)
The FITC assists faculty with the creation of technology-based instructional materials for their courses. Workshops or one-on-one consultation may be scheduled by contacting the Faculty Instructional Technology Center (FITC) staff at 615-904-8189. - Instructional Technology Support Center (ITSC)
The ITSC provides various instructional media resources and audio-visual equipment. You may contact ITSC at 615-898-5191. - MTSU Helpdesk
The Helpdesk at Middle Tennessee State University provides online technical support for faculty, staff, and students available 24/7 during the semester. - RODP Help Desk
The RODP Helpdesk offers technical support 24/7 at 866-550-7637. ASKRODP is an online site that provides help with RODP registration. - D2L Support
This site is designed to help faculty and students learn about Desire2Learn (the learning environment software supported by MTSU and the TBR) and to locate resources and request help with the system. - Learning, Teaching and Innovative Technologies Center (LT&ITC)
The mission of the LT&ITC is to create a community of faculty who develop, improve and integrate creative and effective use of appropriate pedagogy and technologies to enhance student learning. - SMARTHINKING
SMARTHINKING is an online tutoring and writing service that helps students succeed. SMARTHINKING provides people, technology and training to help institutions offer their students outstanding academic support. Education providers work with SMARTHINKING to increase student achievement and enhance learning. SMARTHINKING connects students to qualified e-structors (online tutors) anytime, from any Internet connection. - Turnitin
Turnitin is an online research resource designed to help educators and students develop a better sense of what plagiarism means in the information age, and to teach the planning, organizational, and citation skills essential for producing quality writing and research. Proctoring Services - Distance Learning Test Center
The Distance Learning Test Center provides exam services for MTSU students taking distance learning courses. The Test Center is located in the Kirksey Old Main (KOM), Room 126. - RODP Proctoring Information
RODP students may be required to take supervised exams. The student is responsible for making proctoring arrangements. Teaching and Learning - Instructor Responsibilities
Online instructors are responsible for: - Logging into their courses before the semester begins to edit the course materials, i.e. calendar, professor contact information, welcome message. Faculty may contact the Faculty Instructional Technology Center for assistance.
- Grading student projects, assignments, and tests in a timely manner.
- Creating a high level of interaction between students and instructor is expected in an online environment.
- Submitting final course grades by deadlines provided by MTSU and/or the RODP.
- Incorporating effective teaching techniques to enhance the student learning experience.
- Completing, successfully, the online Sexual Harassment Training provided for all MTSU personnel before (or shortly after) the beginning of the course.
- Reviewing Teaching Expectations required of all RODP faculty.
- Learning Styles
- Pedagogy
- Best Practices E-Learning Pedagogy
This site provides resources designed to provide online RODP instructors with principles and best practices for online teaching. - Effective Practices
The Sloan Consortium shares effective practices online. - Principles of Good Practices
The Southern Regional Education Board has identified several principles that signify a quality online course. This document was developed to assure students about the quality of courses and programs at their Electronic Campus. Copyright - TBR Copyright Issues in Distance Education
This site is an online resource for understanding copyright infringement and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policy guidelines related to digital distance education materials. - The TEACH Toolkit
The TEACH Toolkit is an online resources for understanding Copyright and Distance Education. Disabilities - Disabled Student Services
This is the homepage of the Disabled Students Services at Middle Tennessee State University. This site provides information to students, staff, faculty and visitors on ADA compliance issues. Library - Distance Learning Library
The James E Walker Library includes a Distance Learning Library Services and Resources site that caters to the distance learner by providing helpful web resources and instructions for accessing library material from a distance. Access to the library’s Distance Education Librarian is also available on this site. - Library Resources for Distance Instructors
A collection of resources and services for distance instructors offered at the James E. Walker Library. - RODP Virtual Library
This is the virtual library established by the Tennessee Board of Regents to provide resources and services to students enrolled in the Regents Online Degree Program. Other Faculty Resources - Academic Affairs
This is the site of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of Middle Tennessee State University. This office provides leadership and management to support instruction, research, public service, and institutional effectiveness. - AdjunctInfo
This is the official website for adjunct faculty at MTSU. - AdjunctSuccess
This website is dedicated to the professional development of adjunct faculty and the instructional leaders who coordinate their work. - Distance Education Clearinghouse
The Distance Education Clearinghouse is a comprehensive web site that offers a wide range of information about distance education and related resources from various sources. - Information Technology Resources Policy
The Information Technology Resources Policy identifies appropriate use of Information Technology Resources to support the Middle Tennessee State University's goals and objectives. - ITD Services for Faculty and Staff
This site provides information on the various services offered by the Instructional Technology Division (ITD) at Middle Tennessee State University to faculty and staff. - MERLOT
MERLOT, Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching, is a free and open resource for higher education faculty and students. This site is user-centered and includes a searchable collection of peer review, higher education, online learning materials created by registered members, and a set of faculty development support services. - Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C)
The Sloan Consortium is a consortium of institutions and organizations committed to quality online education. The purpose of the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) is to help learning organizations continually improve quality, scale, and breadth of their online programs according to their own distinctive missions, so that education will become a part of everyday life, accessible and affordable for anyone, anywhere, at any time, in a wide variety of disciplines. - TBR e-Learning WIKI
A public website for all TBR affiliates to gather and share information regarding the transition from WebCT to Desire2Learn. Additional Reading - The Art of Teaching / Jay Parini. (2005)
Parini shares his insights into the writing life and the teaching profession in an educational memoir. - What the Best College Teachers Do / Ken Bain. (2004)
An insightful look at what makes a great teacher, based on a study of three dozen teachers from a cross section of disciplines from medical-school faculties to undergraduate departments. - Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education: Foundations for Success / A.W. (Tony) Bates, Gary Poole (2003)
The authors draw on current research and best practice to show how to integrate technology into teaching in a higher education setting. - Ten Best Teaching Practices: How Brain Research, Learning Styles, and Standards Define Teaching Competencies / Donna E. Walker Tileston (2005)
- The Joy of Teaching: A Practical Guide for New College Instructors / Peter Filene (2005)
Gathering concepts and techniques borrowed from outstanding college professors, The Joy of Teaching provides helpful guidance for new instructors developing and teaching their first college courses. - The Power of eLearning: The Essential Guide for Teaching in the Digital Age / S. Waterhouse (2005)
The focus of this book is eLearning pedagogy. The author offers a practical approach to teaching online and highlights strategies experienced teachers discover through trial and error when using technology in the classroom. - Using Technology in Teaching / William Clyde and Andrew Delohery (2005)
This is a practical manual that provides traditional instructors in all disciplines 43 specific ways to perform course tasks more effectively with the technology that is currently available.
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