Alternative Assignments

Alternative assignments encompass work that is beyond the scope of: (a) contracted full-time responsibilities as outlined in the full-time teaching contract; and (b) any instructional leader job descriptions held by the faculty member at the time of the alternative assignment request. Projects that qualify as an alternative assignment are those that align with the strategic direction of the College and the Instructional Division.

Faculty who are approved for alternative assignments may be compensated one of two ways - stipend or release time. A stipend is monetary compensation; whereas release time is a release from a full-time teaching load. The Vice President of Instruction will determine whether a proposed alternative assignment qualifies for a stipend or release time.

The Vice President of Instruction determines the payment amount and in conjunction with the Divisional Dean, determines the payment schedule.

All stipend requests must be recommended by the Divisional Dean and approved by the Vice President of Instruction by completing and submitting the Alternative Assignment Request form.

Alternative Assignments Paid via Release Time

Alternative assignments paid via release time must be approved by the appropriate Divisional Dean and Vice President of Instruction by completing and submitting the Alternative Assignment Request form.

Alternative Assignment Application Process

If an instructional unit (or another TSC administrative unit) wishes to propose an alternative assignment for an instructional leader or faculty member, then the Department Chair (or TSC administrator) must prepare a detailed memo offering justification, attach the memo to the Alternative Assignment Request form, and submit to the appropriate Divisional Dean for consideration. If the Divisional Dean approves the alternative assignment, then the Divisional Dean must present the request to the Vice President of Instruction for approval. Only the Vice President of Instruction is authorized to approve alternative assignments for instructional leaders and faculty.

If authorized, the Office of the Vice President of Instruction will communicate with the faculty member, Department Chair and Divisional Dean regarding the terms of the alternative assignment (e.g., for stipend and release time assignments, the terms include the weekly hour commitment, approved deliverables and due dates; additionally, for stipends, the terms include the payment amount and payment schedule). Once received, the faculty member must agree in writing to the terms of the alternative assignment.