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.

Tenure Clock

Some non-academic leaves offer the possibility of extending a term appointment, and extending the tenure probationary period, as a consequence of the leave.  For more information on the tenure clock, reference the Faculty Procedures Manual and Faculty Handbook.

Types of Non-Academic Faculty Leaves

Non-Academic Leave TypeEligibilityTenure Clock Affected?
Parental, Regular RankRegular Rank facultyAutomatic 6-month relief
Parental, Non Regular Rank

Non-Regular Rank faculty

Union Faculty can reference the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Not applicable
Temporary Medical, Regular RankRegular-Rank FacultyContact Dean's Office
Family Medical Leave

See Duke HR website

Union Faculty can reference the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contact Dean's Office

Disability

 

See Duke HR websiteContact Dean's Office
MilitarySee Duke HR websiteContact Dean's Office
PersonalSee Duke HR websiteContact Dean's Office