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How much do faculty senate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for faculty senate in the United States is $83,896.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a faculty senate?

A Faculty Senate is a governing body within a college or university, composed primarily of faculty members who represent the interests and perspectives of the academic staff. The Senate typically advises on academic policies, curriculum changes, faculty welfare, and other important institutional matters. Its purpose is to ensure shared governance, giving faculty a voice in decision-making processes alongside administration. The structure, authority, and responsibilities of a Faculty Senate can vary between institutions.

What is the difference between Faculty Senate vs Academic Committee?

AspectFaculty SenateAcademic Committee
Required credentialsFaculty members, often with advanced degreesFaculty or academic staff, often with relevant expertise
Work environmentUniversity or college campus, formal meetingsDepartment or faculty meetings, committee settings
Employer and industry usageHigher education institutionsAcademic departments, university governance
Common search and comparison intentUnderstanding governance roles in academiaUnderstanding specific academic decision-making bodies

The Faculty Senate is a formal body representing faculty interests in university governance, often involved in policy-making and shared governance. An Academic Committee typically focuses on specific academic issues, curriculum, or program approval within departments or faculties. While both involve faculty members and operate within higher education, the Faculty Senate has a broader governance role, whereas Academic Committees handle specialized academic matters.

What are the common responsibilities of serving on a faculty senate, and how does this role interact with university administration?

Serving on a Faculty Senate involves regularly attending meetings to discuss and vote on academic policies, curriculum changes, and faculty welfare issues. Members often collaborate with colleagues from different departments and represent faculty perspectives to university leadership. The Faculty Senate acts as a liaison between faculty and administration, participating in shared governance by advising or making recommendations on institutional matters. Engaging in this role can enhance your understanding of university operations and provide leadership experience, which may benefit your career advancement within academia.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a faculty senate member, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Faculty Senate member, you need a solid understanding of academic policies, shared governance, and higher education operations, often supported by faculty experience and a relevant advanced degree. Familiarity with university governance platforms, policy documentation systems, and committee management tools is typically required. Strong soft skills such as collaboration, effective communication, and conflict resolution set standout members apart. These abilities are crucial for representing faculty interests, building consensus, and guiding institutional decision-making processes.
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RN Faculty (12 month)
Job no: 495361
Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: New Iberia, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Nursing
College: SoLAcc
Department: Academic & Student Affairs
Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month (Grant Funded)
Salary: $74,250.00
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities (70% of Activity, 28 hrs. wk.)
o Preparation of Course Materials
• Provides academic instruction
• Makes use of appropriate textbook/instructional materials. Following departmental/divisional structure.
• Responsible for developing a course syllabus aligned to the master syllabus for the course and in accordance with all required policies, procedures and assessments.
• Responsible for publishing the course syllabus by the end of the first week of classes on LMS.
• Responsible for developing a course schedule/outline that covers the required content of the course and makes use of required instructional time.
• Faculty member develops materials utilizing current pedagogical practices and current materials to support the learning of the course content.
• *Holds office hours in accordance with policy IS-109.
o Course Presentation
• Creates a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining the required class management system in a timely fashion (approximately every two weeks) (ex. Canvas).
• Responsible for providing the necessary resources for students to perform on assignments.
• Responsible for starting and ending class on time and making use of appropriate class time.
• Satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 1, 2, 3,4, 5,7, and 9.
o Student Performance Evaluation
• Satisfactory ratings for Student Rating for Instruction.
• Provides fair and timely grading of student coursework.
• Faculty member administers required assessments (SRI, Program, SLO, Pretest/Posttest, QEP) in all courses.
• Faculty member returns/acknowledges course emails from students within 48-72 hours.
• Faculty member provides alternative assignment(s) when course time is missed or lost.
• Faculty member displays a professional demeanor and uses a professional tone and language when speaking with students whether in person or electronically.
• Faculty member encourages student participation through a variety of instructional methods.
• Faculty member provides adequate and constructive feedback on assessments.
• Faculty member computes grades accurately and fairly following syllabus assessment plan. In the rare instances where an adjustment is needed, the faculty member notifies students of changes with ample notice and reasoning.
• Faculty member properly utilizes and applies assessment methods in accordance with master syllabus, department/program outcomes, and course syllabus.
• Satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 6, 8, and 10.
*Note: Office Hours are included and evaluated under the Teaching and Direct Instruction, though they are listed on the LCTCS form in the area of Service to the College.
Leadership to Students, Department, Division or College (25% of Activity, 10 hrs. wk.)
o Institutional Service
• Faculty member maintains required number of office hours per week and meets with students in a timely fashion.
• Faculty member, within reason, provides accommodations to meet with students outside of office hours, if needed.
• Faculty member serves and participates on college assigned committees and discipline search committees as needed.
• Faculty member follows policies and procedures of the college/unit/division/department and if applicable accreditation body including but not limited to: submission of time card, performance reporting, show/no show, academic integrity, registration, graduation, and attendance.
• Faculty member follows the college dress code.
• Faculty member attend/complete required trainings, college-wide events, graduation, unit, division and department meetings, when applicable.
• Faculty member provides notice, in a timely manner, to appropriate college member when committees, courses, trainings, meeting will be missed.
• Faculty member attends at least one faculty senate meeting.
• Faculty member attends and participates in advisory/program/accreditation meetings, if applicable
• Faculty member works collaboratively with others.
• Represent the college in manner, appearance, and behavior that promotes a positive image in college-related outreach activities
• Represents the college in 2 or more outreach activities or offers long term uncompensated academic expertise in local, state, national community not part of their program coordinator or lead faculty role or associated with a grant received. Or Service on a Local, State or National Board in their discipline.
o Student Services
• Faculty member assists students with advising via in-person or online appointments and is easily accessible for the student.
• Faculty member maintains required number of advising chat hours per week, if applicable.
• Faculty member posts advising messages within 48 hours of receipt of message.
• Faculty member attends required advising trainings.
• Faculty member responds to advising requests within 72 hours of contact by student.
• Faculty member participates in a student focused activity or workshop once a year.
Research and Professional Development Activities (5% of Activity, 2 hrs. wk.)
o Developing/Maintaining Professional Relationships
• Faculty member attends one hour or more seminar, webinar, lecture series, workshop beyond mandatory college seminars/workshops/trainings.
• Faculty member belongs to one professional organization.
• Faculty member makes and records monthly industry visits, if applicable.
• Faculty member attends and participates semi-annual program advisory meetings, if applicable.
o Continuing Education
• Pursue or acquire advanced degrees, certifications, etc.
• Maintain continuing education associated with licensing and/or regulatory grant proposals
• Participate in a Leadership Academy
o Publishing/Writing Activities
• Review of Textbook or Article, Creative work or performance, submission of a grant, judge/jury local or regional competition related to teaching discipline.
• Exhibition or Performance of a body of work, featured or keynote speaker, implementing and maintaining a grant, judge/jury state or national competition related to teaching discipline.
o Research Activities
Faculty may:
• Complete Research and compose successful grant proposal as primary investigator,
• Research for a state or national committee or group that shows clear teaching or program benefit
• Ongoing research agenda for publication showing significant data gathering or analysis as well as progress each year
o Other Duties as Assigned
o (Please review the evaluation/planning form for responsibilities and expectations in line with each of the criteria.)
o Observed and Evaluated by respective Chair, Program Administrator, Dean, Associate, Assistant Dean.
o Please note this description does contain required responsibilities as well as optional activities that may enhance your portfolio. Your duties are subject to change depending on college, student, or department needs.
o Note: Program Coordinators, Department Chairs (Extra Services), E-Learning Leads, and other faculty receiving reassigned time or stipends for additional duties will have a different percentage distribution for job duties and an updated job description. Faculty will receive a copy upon appointment to a position.
Required Education:
The minimum qualification for teaching in an Academic area is a Master's degree in the discipline or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline being taught or an equivalent to this requirement determined by the College.
Technical faculty teaching in nontransferable programs are minimally required to have an Associate's Degree, or an equivalent to this requirement determined by the College and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Technical faculty not having these minimum requirements are able to teach in their technical area following SLCC's policy by establishing a professional development plan and demonstrating steady progress toward attaining an Associate's Degree. Those not establishing a development plan and/or not progressing toward attaining an Associate's Degree will not be considered for continued employment. Steady Progress is defined as successful completion of at least one college course per semester, including the summer, or nine credits per academic year with completion in three years.
Benefits:
As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SLCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background and drug screen is required as a condition of employment. SoLAcc is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SLCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Advertised: 10 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time
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