Academic Task Prioritization Template

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As an adjunct professor, balancing teaching, research, and administrative tasks can be daunting. This template helps you categorize and prioritize your duties using a Priority Matrix, ensuring that the most critical tasks are addressed promptly.

By following this structured approach, you can improve productivity and minimize stress, allowing you to focus on what matters most in your academic career.

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Proposed Tasks

High Importance, Urgent

  • Attend Department Meeting due in 2 days
    ☐ Review agenda ☐ Prepare notes ☐ Attend meeting
  • Grade Midterm Papers due in 3 days
    ☐ Review grading rubric ☐ Grade papers ☐ Record grades
  • Prepare Lecture Material for Next Week
    ☐ Research on topic ☐ Prepare slides ☐ Prepare notes

High Importance, Not Urgent

  • Submit Conference Paper due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Finalize paper ☐ Proofread ☐ Submit
  • Prepare Course Syllabus for Next Semester due in 1 month
    ☐ Decide on course content ☐ Prepare syllabus ☐ Submit for approval
  • Plan Research Project due in 2 months
    ☐ Decide on topic ☐ Develop research plan ☐ Apply for funding

Low Importance, Urgent

  • Reply to Student Emails due in 1 day
    ☐ Read emails ☐ Prepare responses ☐ Send replies
  • Update Course Website due in 1 week
    ☐ Review current content ☐ Update information ☐ Check links
  • Schedule Office Hours for Next Semester due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Check availability ☐ Decide on hours ☐ Notify students

Low Importance, Not Urgent

  • Review New Textbook Sample due in 1 month
    ☐ Read sample ☐ Evaluate relevance ☐ Decide on adoption