How to Apply
Faculty should contact their department chair or dean's office to confirm the proper process for requesting a leave. Once approved within the school, the dFac user should enter the request into dFac, attaching a written request from the Dean.
Types of Academic Leaves
| Academic Leave Type | Eligibility to Apply | Duration | Pay | Tenure Clock Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabbatical | Tenured Faculty. Typically earned every 6 years. Accelerated sabbaticals available for select schools. | 1-2 semesters | full or half | No |
| Jr. Faculty Leave | Assistant Professors who have been reappointed. | 1 semester | full | No |
| Research Leave | Typically for regular-rank faculty, however each school may provide different variations of research leaves with differing eligibility requirements. | 1-2 semesters | full of half | No |
| Administrative Leave | Typically for faculty who have held an administrative appointment. | 1-2 semesters | full or half | No |
| Competitive Dean's Leave | Typically for Professors of the Practice and Research Professors | 1 semester | full | No |
| Unpaid Leave of Absence | Contact dean's office for more details. | varies | none | varies |