Information on Faculty Leaves

Eligibility Requirement for Sabbatical and Difference-in-Pay (DIP)

Probationary and Tenured Faculty, Full-Time Lecturers, Full-Time Librarians and Full-Time Academic-Related Counselors (SSP-AR) may be eligible for Sabbatical/DIP leave. Faculty must have full-time continuous service for 6 years total prior to taking their first sabbatical or DIP leave. Thereafter, faculty must have full-time continuous service for 3 years prior to taking a DIP leave or 6 years prior to taking a sabbatical leave. As such, faculty are not eligible for a subsequent DIP until after they have served full-time continuously for 3 years, or a sabbatical leave until after they have served full-time continuously for 6 years.

SABBATICAL LEAVES

DIFFERENCE IN PAY LEAVES

Sabbatical Leaves

UPS 260.102 opens in a new window PDF file type as well as Article 27 opens in a new window PDF file type of the Unit 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement govern the granting of Sabbatical leaves to eligible faculty. It is recommended that eligible candidates review both thoroughly prior to submitting an application. The eligibility list for the upcoming application cycle will be available by September 15.

A sabbatical leave shall be for the purpose of individual professional development that provides a benefit to the CSU, such as research, scholarly or creative activity, instructional improvement, or faculty retraining.

In order to be considered for a sabbatical leave, eligible faculty must submit the Sabbatical Leave Application, Narrative, and CV. The due date for applications is 5 p.m. October 15th (or 5pm next business day if October 15 falls on a weekend). Applications will be submitted through an online application process.

Potential applicants may request to view sample applications of last cycle's awardees. Please email FAR@fullerton.edu.

Faculty awarded leaves must submit a Professional Leave Report at the conclusion of their Sabbatical.

Sabbatical Leave Workshops

To view the dates and times of upcoming workshops, go to the FAR Events page.

Sabbatical Leave Applications

Applicants will be required to complete an online Application and to upload an Application Narrative and Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae.
Only PDF file formats will be accepted.
All applicants must complete final submission by 5pm October 15th (or 5 p.m. next business day if October 15 falls on a weekend) in order to be considered for a sabbatical. The online application will be locked at this time, ensuring all applicants meet the deadline.

ONLINE SABBATICAL SUBMISSION opens in a new window

Please refer to the Sabbatical Application User Guide and the Sabbatical Submission Instruction Guide for additional details.

Resources and Information

Review Calendar

Application Deadline
- Oct. 15 by 5:00 p.m. (or 5 p.m. next business day if Oct. 15 falls on a weekend or holiday)
Committee Review Process
- November
Administrative Process
- December
Provost's Office Process
- January
Decision Letter to Applicants
- February

Difference in Pay (DIP) Leave

UPS 260.104 opens in a new window PDF file type as well as Article 28 opens in a new window PDF file type of the Unit 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement govern the granting of Difference-in-Pay leave to eligible faculty. It is recommended that you review both thoroughly prior to submitting your application. In order to apply for a DIP leave, faculty must submit the Difference-in-Pay Leave Application, an application narrative, and a brief CV to FAR by 5 p.m. October 15th (or 5 p.m. next business day if October 15 falls on a weekend).

DIP LEAVE APPLICATION opens in a new window PDF file type

Request for Additional Employment (during approved leave)

Approval for additional employment during an approved personal leave may be submitted utilizing the form below:

Additional/Outside Employment During Leave Request Form opens in a new window PDF file type