Maricopa Arizona Visiting Professor Agreement — Self-Employed Independent Contractor is a contractual agreement designed for academic professionals seeking temporary teaching positions at Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MC CCD) in Arizona. This agreement outlines the rights, responsibilities, and terms of engagement between the Visiting Professor and the MC CCD, as well as the conditions under which the visiting professor will operate as a self-employed independent contractor. Key Terms: 1. Visiting Professor: An academic professional employed by another institution or organization, contracted to provide teaching services within the MC CCD on a temporary basis. 2. MC CCD: Refers to the Maricopa County Community Colleges District — a multi-college district comprising ten individually accredited community colleges in Maricopa County, Arizona. 3. Self-Employed Independent Contractor: The visiting professor operates as an individual contractor rather than a regular employee, assuming responsibility for their own taxes, insurance, and other benefits. 4. Agreement Duration: Specifies the length of the contract, including start and end dates, which can range from a single semester to a whole academic year or longer. 5. Teaching Obligations: Defines the courses or subjects the visiting professor will teach, including the number of credit hours and any additional responsibilities such as advising or research. 6. Compensation: Outlines the monetary compensation package, including the salary or hourly rate, payment schedule, and any additional benefits or allowances. 7. Workload Expectations: States the number of weekly hours and specific instructional requirements the visiting professor is expected to fulfill, along with any administrative duties or participation in departmental activities. 8. Intellectual Property Rights: Details the ownership and usage rights of any intellectual property created by the visiting professor during their engagement, such as research papers, textbooks, or course materials. 9. Professional Conduct: Sets guidelines for professional behavior, adherence to college policies, and compliance with ethical norms while representing the MC CCD. 10. Termination Clause: Clearly identifies the conditions under which either party can terminate the agreement, such as breach of contract, academic misconduct, or budgetary constraints. Types of Maricopa Arizona Visiting Professor Agreement — Self-Employed Independent Contractor: 1. Semester-Based Agreement: Covers a single semester, typically lasting 16-18 weeks, in which the visiting professor teaches specific courses and fulfills other contractual obligations. 2. Academic Year Agreement: Encompasses an entire academic year, usually spanning two semesters, providing continuity and stability for both the visiting professor and the MC CCD. 3. Short-Term Agreement: Designed for visiting professors engaged for a limited period, typically less than a full semester, to fulfill specific teaching or research needs. 4. Extended Agreement: Addresses long-term engagements exceeding a standard academic year, including multi-year contracts or recurring appointments. Maricopa Arizona Visiting Professor Agreement — Self-Employed Independent Contractor offers a comprehensive framework to ensure effective communication, mutual understanding, and a productive working relationship between the visiting professor and the MC CCD, fostering high-quality education and academic excellence.
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.