| Types | Definition | Eligibility | How to get started | For more details | |
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| Junior Leave | Also called junior sabbatical or junior research leave; a one-semester, paid research leave for assistant professors | TTT:1 Must have been reappointed for 2nd contract |
Discuss with dept chair or dean. 1. Fill out this form. |
Policy 201, 3.a.1. |
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| Sabbatical 2 | Leave of absence for study, research or other scholarly agenda; can be at full pay, half pay, or partial pay | TTT: Semester service credits accrued per Policy 208; usually not granted more frequently than every sixth year |
Discuss with dept chair or dean. 1. Fill out this form. |
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| Professional | Leave of absence to pursue academic or professional opportunities, such as fellowships, visiting faculty posts, etc.; can be at full pay, no pay or partial pay | Must be approved by department chair, dean, provost and board of trustees |
Discuss with dept chair or dean. 1. Fill out this form. |
If taking a leave without Rice pay, consult Human Resources/ Benefits regarding benefit deductions |
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| Primary Caregiver | One semester, paid release from all teaching, research and administrative duties | TTT ranks: Faculty must be the primary caregiver in a household of a child(ren) under the age of one year; leave must be completed within 9 months after birth or adoption NTT ranks: For specific eligibility requirements and usage guidelines, see Policy 205 |
1. Complete this affidavit and get it notarized. 2. Fill out this form. NOTE: If you will be requesting a related tenure extension, please work with your department admin on initiating this as a separate action. |
Policy 204 - for TTT faculty |
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| Personal Leave | Leave of absence without pay for personal reasons not related to personal or family health issues |
Discuss with dept chair or dean. 1. Fill out this form. |
Consult Human Resources/ Benefits regarding benefit deductions |
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Medical |
Also called short-term disability; at 80% pay for up to one semester of academic year salary; if longer, may go to long term disability at 60% pay |
TTT & benefits-eligible NTT 3 |
Contact Human Resources/ Benefits to initiate leave. Will need to obtain physician’s statement that you are unable to work. |
Long-Term Disability |
1 TTT = Tenured/tenure track faculty
2 The instructions for Sabbaticals are almost the same for two other faculty leave types: the Magister Leave and the Administrative Leave. These are almost the same as sabbaticals, except in how eligibility is earned, i.e., through completing service as magister or other senior administrative positions such as dean or vice provost.
3 NTT = Non-tenure track faculty