Outstanding Adjunct Award

Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2024

Send questions and nominations to iowacommunication@gmail.com

Each year at the annual fall conference, ICA recognizes a deserving faculty member who has been teaching as an adjunct for at least three years. Although ICA encourages the recipient to attend the conference and banquet, it is not mandatory. If the recipient does attend the Business Meeting/Award Ceremony/Luncheon, a brief acceptance speech would be expected. Questions regarding the nomination process and nomination materials may be directed to iowacommunication@gmail.com with subject line: Outstanding Adjunct Teacher Award.

Criteria for the ICA Outstanding Adjunct Teacher Award: Nominees must be currently teaching as an adjunct at any post-secondary school. Nominees must have been teaching at least three years in an adjunct position. Nominees must teach within the state of Iowa. Nominees are not required to be members of ICA. Nominees will be encouraged to attend the ICA conference to accept the award if selected. Self-nominations are encouraged.

Submit the following materials electronically in a single PDF file (not to exceed 10 pages, excluding vita) by Friday, June 30, 2023 to iowacommunication@gmail.com with subject line: Outstanding Adjunct Teacher Award.

1. A letter of nomination from supervisor, department chair, administrator, colleague, or self. Letter should cite specific reasons why the nominee should be selected for this award. If self nominating, a second letter of recommendation from a supervisor, department chair, administrator, or colleague that cites specific reasons why the nominee should be selected for this award.

2. The nominee’s current academic vita, including teaching and co-curricular responsibilities (if applicable).

3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as summary of student/course surveys, peer evaluation, or student feedback/recommendation.

4. 4. A current teaching philosophy, including one example of an assignment or lesson demonstrating it.