第二章-教员和学者
Previous Publication Date: November 7, 2017
Publication Date: September 29, 2020
Policy Reviewed Date: November 15, 2023
Policy Owner: VP for Academic Affairs
2.06缺勤和教学连续性
一、政策声明
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) recognizes the importance of teaching continuity during the long semester and the needs of faculty members in this teaching setting with regard to medical conditions for both employee and qualified family member. It is the policy of UTSA to require departments to ensure continuity in classroom instruction.
二世。 基本原理
This policy is to ensure continuity in classroom teaching during the long semester. The policy provides an opportunity for a faculty member to request time off from classroom instruction in accordance with the requirements established by law and policy with a guarantee of employment.
三世。 范围
This policy applies to all benefits eligible faculty (tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure track) on the instructional budget in a long-session semester.
Iv.本政策的网址
五、相关法规、政策、要求或标准
UTSA或UT系统或校董会的规章制度
- Board of 评议' 31007规则, Section 5, Tenure
- UTSA 跳 4.20政策, 授权的离开
- UTSA 跳 2.10政策, 教师的连任、任期和晋升
- UTSA 跳 9.02政策, 残疾人士
其他政策及标准
VI。联系人
If you have any questions about 跳 policy 2.06 医疗缺勤和教学连续性, contact the following office(s):
People Excellence
210-458-4250
The Office of the 教务长 and Vice President for Academic Affairs
210-458-4110
七世。 定义
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八世。 责任
- 教员
- Notifies the department chair and 人力资源 (of his/her request for leave due to a medical condition [to include pregnancy or adoption] for self or covered family member) with at least thirty (30) days advance notice when foreseeable and where practicable.
- 系主任
- Secures the services of a qualified instructor to teach the appropriate classes, when a faculty member is not available to teach during a long semester.
- Submits a request for supplemental funds to cover any additional instructional costs to the 迪安, when adequate departmental funding is not available.
- Reviews reduced work schedule leave request with the dean and coordinates reduced work schedule with faculty member on requested leave beyond the federal FMLA or state parental provisions.
- 迪安
- Submits a request for supplemental funds to cover any additional instructional costs to the provost, when adequate departmental or college funding is not available.
- Provides faculty member with written notification on the reduced work schedule.
- Makes final decision on requests made by faculty member that request leave beyond the federal FMLA or state parental provisions and notify the faculty member in writing within a reasonable period of time.
- 教务长
- Approves supplemental funds request submitted by the 迪安.
- 人力资源
- Coordinates with department chair and dean on request for medical leave and reduced work schedule workload for medical reasons.
- 休假通知
- The faculty member shall notify the department chair and 人力资源 (with his/her request for leave due to a medical condition [to include pregnancy or adoption] for self or covered family member) with at least thirty (30) days advance notice when foreseeable and where practicable). If thirty (30) days notice is not practicable, such as lack of knowledge of approximately when leave will be required to begin, notice must be given as soon as practicable.
- 申请休假或减少工作时间表的程序
- When the department chair receives a request for leave or reduced work schedule made pursuant to the FMLA, the chair, will work with HR, who will determine whether the faculty member requesting the leave qualifies for FMLA. Once HR determines that the employee is eligible for FMLA and that the documentation received supports the request, the employee is entitled to the FMLA leave.
A faculty member requesting leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA should follow the procedure set out in UTSA 跳 9.02政策. When the department chair receives a request for leave as an accommodation under the ADA, the chair will coordinate with HR on the request. The chair will provide the dean with his or her recommendation on the leave request accommodation and the dean, in consultation with HR, will make the final decision and provide that decision in writing to the faculty member. When the department chair receives any other request for medical leave and/or reduced work schedule for medical reasons that is not covered by FMLA or ADA, the chair, in coordination with HR, will provide the dean a recommendation on the leave request and/or on the proposed reduced work schedule for the faculty member.
The dean will provide the faculty member a final decision in writing on the leave request and/or reduced work schedule. A faculty member approved for leave and/or a reduced work schedule will continue on their regular appointment during the period of this assignment and will complete the agreed-upon plan.
- When the department chair receives a request for leave or reduced work schedule made pursuant to the FMLA, the chair, will work with HR, who will determine whether the faculty member requesting the leave qualifies for FMLA. Once HR determines that the employee is eligible for FMLA and that the documentation received supports the request, the employee is entitled to the FMLA leave.
- 病假的使用
- University employees, including faculty, shall use available sick leave, pursuant to 跳 4.20政策.
- 延长终身教授的试用期
- See 跳 2.10政策 Faculty Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion and 评议 Rules and Regulations Series 30000, Rule 31007, Section 5, Tenure.
第九。 程序
十、初始实施的特殊说明
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XI. 表单和工具/在线流程
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十二。 附录
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