Award applications may be submitted here: https://gnosis.usfca.edu/awards/

Each spring since 1990, the University of San Francisco Part-time Faculty Association and the University of San Francisco has conferred up to five awards of $2000 each to adjunct faculty. We invite you to self-nominate or nominate an adjunct professor for the annual Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award. Criteria for selection are:

• completion of a minimum of 16 units

• evidence over a period of time at USF of extraordinary dedication to teaching and to students

• innovative and gifted approaches to teaching and to the classroom

The committee's decision will be based on the quality (not the quantity) of the materials submitted by the candidate. The materials should include only achievements at USF (not from other institutions).  Up to five selected recipients will each receive a framed certificate and a $2000.00 cash award. Their names will also be placed in the May commencement program. 

Nominators

If you are nominating an adjunct professor for this award, YOU must notify the nominee (the committee will not notify nominees). It is recommended that nominators inform nominees of your intent to nominate no later than February 29th, to provide them with enough time to compile their supporting materials for submission by the March 25th deadline. 

Application

The following materials will be required in the online submission through gnosis, and will be used in determining the award recipients. More than one file may be submitted in each field, but at least two files must be submitted in the final field for letters of recommendation. (Please Note: the Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award shall not be awarded to a member more than once every five years.)

• Letter of Nomination (self-nomination or nomination from a superior or colleague at USF). Only one nomination letter per application.

  • The letter of nomination should be no longer than two pages and must include the following information:

    • the nominee’s name, email address, telephone number, department, and college

    • why the nominee is deserving in light of the specific award criteria

    • your name(s) and contact information, if you are nominating an adjunct professor

    • self-nominations are accepted

• Curriculum Vitae

• Course Materials: Relevant course syllabi and any significant outlines, handouts, or exams that show exceptional dedication to teaching

• Student Evaluations: Please including student evaluations for no more than the last 3 years

• Letters of Recommendation: Relevant letters or testimonials from at least two people other than students (colleagues or administrators from USF only). Testimonials from students are encouraged, with particular weight given to unsolicited testimonials (cards, letters, e-mail, etc.)