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Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award

Nomination Deadline: November 20, 2025

Overview

The Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award honors two faculty members who have exceeded the scope of their duties and have achieved new heights in teaching, research, and/or student learning.

Criteria and Eligibility

  • Teaching faculty with an FTE less than 100% are eligible.

Recognition and Award

Recipients are recognized at the UC Faculty Awards Ceremony and receive a plaque and an award of $2,000.

Nomination and Submission Guidelines

Nomination Package Submission Process

Nomination Package Required Contents

  • A narrative of no more than 1000 words that describes how the candidate has exceeded expectations in academic excellence by serving students
  • A letter of recommendation from the head of the appropriate academic unit that addresses how the applicant meets the award description
  • Candidates CV
  • No more than two (2) additional letters of support from students and/or peers
  • A letter of support from the College Dean