Faculty-in-Residence Job Description

Northwest Quadrangle

Purpose
The Faculty-in-Residence (FIR) Program at the University of Connecticut - Storrs is designed to expand opportunities for students and faculty to interact outside of the classroom. Through on-going collaboration with Residential Life, the Faculty-in-Residence will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a housing community by bridging gaps between the academic, social, and developmental experiences of first-year students. The role of the Faculty-in-Residence is to integrate learning in and out of the classroom by providing residents with a role model, teacher, and leader that resides in an on-campus apartment. Furthermore, the Faculty-in-Residence, as a liaison between faculty and students, helps plan and implement educational, recreational, social and cultural programs for the residential community.

Term of Appointment
The initial appointment of Faculty-in-Residence is for one academic year (August - May). The Faculty-in-Residence will be evaluated throughout the academic year, and progress will be assessed in an annual performance review. The Faculty-in-Residence may apply for a second appointment. However, no faculty member may serve for more than two academic years.

Responsibilities
The Faculty-in-Residence program is a dynamic and interactive opportunity for faculty to educate students in the residence halls. The Faculty-in-Residence is expected to participate in activities and offer support to Residential Life as needed. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas of functional responsibility: (1) program development, (2) academic enrichment, (3) community development, (4) staff participation, and (5) training and evaluation.

1. Program Development
   • Facilitate at least two formal events each semester. These events should include a discussion session and must target the residential community. The programs must be planned and announced at least two weeks prior to the event to allow for advertising and promotion. (Examples of programs may include community service projects, lectures, book discussions, conversations regarding current events, etc.)
   • Sponsor at least one informal activity each month of the semester (Examples of informal activities include dinner meetings, study breaks, excursions to museums, plays, etc.)


2. Academic Enrichment
   • Academic advising: serve as a resource for students about academic support systems available to the student body and offer advice regarding career options
   • Teach a one-credit INTD course designed for Northwest residents
   • Promote the growth of the Faculty-in Residence program (The Faculty-in-Residence is encouraged to write and publish articles, assist in marketing efforts, etc.)


3. Community Development
   • Host one reception per semester (Residential Life will arrange the details. This reception will include a viewing of the apartment to Northwest residents.)
   • Eat meals (especially dinners) with students in the dining halls


4. Participation
   • Be present and assist Residential Life as needed (For example, participate and attend Housing and University events such as Open House, Family Weekend, etc.)
   • Support the Community Assistants (CAs), Residential Life, and Residence Hall Council by attending at least four programs per semester
   • Attend meetings with Residential Life staff to evaluate the progress of the program and generate future program ideas


5. Training and Evaluation
   • Attend Residential Life professional development meetings (Residential Life will notify you of relevant staff meetings, learning community events, etc.)
   • Submit biweekly progress reports
   • Meet with staff to review the semester's progress
   • Complete the annual performance review in April.

The Faculty-in-Residence is expected to be familiar with and abide by the on campus housing contract.

Qualifications

• Candidates must support the concept that valuable learning opportunities exist outside the classroom in students' living areas, and that these activities support the academic goals of the University.
• Candidates must be willing to live in an on-campus apartment.
• Candidates must be willing to serve as an approachable role model for students.
• Candidates must be a Storrs faculty member or visiting faculty member at the time of appointment.
• All faculty and/or visiting faculty should have earned a Master's degree or higher.

Remuneration

• Meals are provided so that the Faculty-in-Residence may eat with students in the dining halls. The Faculty-in-Residence will be provided with a partial meal plan consisting of 50 meals. (Additional meals and/or points are available for the individual to purchase through Dining Services).
• This is a 'live-in' position. While participating in the program, the Faculty-in-Residence resides in a premium one bedroom, separate entrance, climate-controlled, full-kitchen apartment located in the Northwest Quadrangle. The apartment will include: campus phone service and local phone, access to the internet via campus local area network, television cable service, washer/dryer and all utilities.
• A mailbox will be provided in the Northwest Office located in Batterson Hall.
• Funding will be made available to the Faculty-in-Residence for residence hall programs.