Outside Employment

guidelines

Faculty members are frequently called upon to render professional counsel or service to public or private agencies for which compensation is direct and in excess of the terms of University contracts. Such services are encouraged if they fulfill a responsibility of the University to the community at large and provide invaluable professional experiences to faculty members. It is understood, however, that such activities shall in no way limit the extent or quality of a faculty member's obligation to the University or his or her profession.  There are three levels of such activities:

A. Activities that have a minimal impact on the faculty member's University or professional obligations, e.g., keynote speeches, paid reviews of research articles, books or creative works, and tenure reviews for other universities.

B. Activities that have a somewhat substantial one-time impact on the faculty member's University or professional obligations, e.g., teaching short courses or workshops, consulting on projects for business, government or nonprofit organizations, expert testimony and self-employment.

C. Activities that have a substantial and continuing impact on the faculty member's University or professional obligations, e.g., long-term consulting relationships with business, government or nonprofit organizations, expert testimony and self-employment.

The activities described in part A. above are exempt from the pre-approval requirements specified in the remainder of this article but shall be included in the annual spring semester report of extramural employment. 

Before performing activities described in parts B. and C. above, a faculty member must obtain the written approval of the Department Chairperson/School Director and the Dean, such approval not to be unreasonably denied. In no event shall she or he accept a regular salary or annual retainer for counsel or services without the written consent of the Provost.

The full policy regarding Outside Employment is in each Collective Bargaining Agreement:

AAUP - Article 22 

AAUP-Law - Article 22

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Approval Process

• Complete the applicable form below and route for review and approval. 
• Once approvals have been obtained from the Chair/School Director and Dean, submit the approved form and any additional supporting documentation to the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs. 
• The Provost's Office will return the approved form for your records and maintain a copy in your personnel file. 
• You are required to upload the approved form to your eFAAR each year.

AAUP Outside Employment Approval Form

AAUP-Law Outside Employment Approval Form