Full-Time Faculty Handbook
Full-Time Faculty Handbook Revision Spring 2022
Introduction
The Full-Time Faculty Handbook was created in 1995 and was substantially revised in 2006, 2010, 2013, and 2017. It will be further updated whenever necessary, according to the revision process described in Revision of the Full-Time Faculty Handbook.
The Handbook contains the approved policies and procedures of the university concerning the terms and conditions of faculty employment. All principal faculty, regardless of their date of hire, are governed by the current policies and procedures of the university.
One purpose of these policies and procedures is to ensure fairness, clarity, and equity for principal faculty across the university, while allowing for appropriate policies and procedures that reflect the distinctive character and culture of the individual colleges.
Although this document is not intended to create a contract between the university and its employees, the Handbook does specify policies and procedures that articulate rights, protections, and responsibilities for faculty—and it is important for faculty members to become familiar with the policies and procedures specifically described herein. Please also see the Employee Handbook, formerly known as the Institutional Policies and Procedures Manual (IPPM), and the University Policies Index for other policies that apply to all university employees.
General Academic Policies and University Employee Policies
Policies change in response to unanticipated developments both at The New School and in higher education in general. Each year, new facilities, centers, institutes, and programs come into being. New faculty and trustee policies are enacted, and various procedures and benefits are modified.
The university’s detailed academic policies, including those on academic freedom, intellectual property, affirmative action, and teaching awards, along with other relevant information is posted on The New School’s website and/or in the university's knowledge base. The editors of these platforms, like the authors of this Handbook, have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information it contains. When circumstances require a formal confirmation of the relevant information, a faculty member should consult the Provost’s Office directly; our staff will be pleased to assist in answering any questions that may arise about this material.
Table of Contents
- Faculty Responsibilities
- Faculty Categories and Appointment Types
- Faculty Ranks
- Workload Policy
- University Policy on Outside Employment of Full-Time Faculty Members
- Faculty Reviews
- Program Reviews
- University Research Support
- Compensation
- Leave Policies
- Policy on Clock Relief and Contract Extension
- University Faculty Discipline Policy
- Faculty Grievance Policy
- Separation
- Terminology
- Revision of the Full-Time Faculty Handbook