What is an “Instructor of Record”?
The Dean of Undergraduate Studies approves TAs each semester as “instructor of record” based on completion of University 400 and demonstration of teaching experience. You cannot be listed as the instructor of record until you have completed University 400. This means that you will not be listed as the instructor of record for your course if you teach during your first semester on campus. We strongly urge you to complete University 400 during your first semester. In addition, you must submit a one-page CV to the Chair of the Department before the semester starts. Your CV will be forwarded to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. If you are not listed as an Instructor of Record for your class, you will not have access to Blackboard (online class management software), and you will be required to have the Director of Composition counter-sign your grade reports.