What it does: Permits faculty to temporarily reduce their workloads (with proportional pay) to help them combine new parenthood (or other temporary extraordinary family obligations) and employment when possible and preferred by the faculty member over a full leave from the university.

How it works: Assigned responsibilities for a part-time load may vary depending on the needs of both the individual and department. Expectations for teaching, research, service and committee assignments should be discussed in advance with the head or supervisor. Probationary faculty moving to part-time status for the purposes of child or family care will receive an extension of the mandatory tenure review date.

Who’s eligible: Regular faculty members.

Reference: Faculty Handbook (2.15.8.2 Additional Faculty Leave Benefits for Faculty on Regular, Salaried Appointments)