Instructors are expected to be present and prepared for every class meeting during the semester. Absences/tardiness will indicate a lack of dedication to the student learning experience and may result in termination of your appointment.
There may be instances when an instructor is unable to meet a regularly assigned class due to professional meetings or illness. Instructors should anticipate their absences as early as possible in advance and inform their Responsible Faculty via email immediately.
An email with any planned absence should be sent to the Responsible Faculty for the course at the beginning of the semester with the following information:
- Full Name
- Class number, title, days, times
- Date(s) of anticipated absence(s)
- Telephone numbers: Home, Office, Cell
- Class coverage/make-up plan in full detail
The class coverage plan should provide the name of the individual acting as a substitute, their qualifications, and a brief overview of the anticipated lesson plan. Substitute instructors must be currently employed by the School of Kinesiology or the College of Education and Human Development.
Substitute PE Instructors must also be CPR and First Aid certified. Instructors are strongly encouraged to find possible substitutes prior to the start of the semester.