Policy Number: 5.140
Policy Name: Faculty Status
Original Adoption: January 1, 1991
Revised: November 15, 2000, May 2023, May 2026
Next Scheduled Review: October 2028
Responsible Executive Leadership Team Member: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Division/Department: Academic Affairs
Background/History
The purpose of this policy is to define the different types of faculty contracts.
Scope
This policy applies to all faculty and instructors employed by the College.
Policy Statement
The first kind of contract is for full-time teaching faculty appointment. Full-Time faculty are in continuing employment, and compensation is pro-rated for 12 months (24 pay periods).
The second type of teaching contract is for overloads for full-time teaching faculty only during their regular contract period. Faculty being paid an overload contract receive matching retirement benefits for this income according to the same formula used under their regular contract. In addition, full-time faculty teaching during a summer session will receive matching for their retirement plan by the same formula as income under their regular contract. Employment during the regular nine-month academic year does not, in any way, imply or obligate the College to employ the faculty member for a summer teaching position. The College does not guarantee any faculty member a summer teaching appointment.
The third kind of contract is issued for specified courses by semester. These instructors earn no fringe benefits except those mandated by State and Federal law. Part-time instructors who are state employees must have concurrent employment approved in advance.