APPLICATION FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE

The purpose of the sabbatical leave is to encourage professional growth and intellectual enrichment, particularly as these qualities contribute to teaching effectiveness within the department or program and college curriculum.  On this form please supply summary information about your request for sabbatical leave and a detailed description of the activities you propose to undertake and the benefits that will accrue to you as a teacher, your department and/or program, and the University.  The proposal should be written in enough detail so that a committee of faculty peers from a variety of disciplines can understand and evaluate the usefulness and validity of your project.  Sometimes methodologies or procedures commonly accepted in your field may have to be briefly explained. Aside from the description and methodology, you should also include a timeline and budget.  The committee may ask for further clarification if necessary.  For additional information about what is expected in a detailed proposal consult with the Dean of Liberal Arts. Your application is due no later than August 31 of the year preceding the proposed leave.

SABBATICAL LEAVE POLICY (pages 38-40, Article XII in your Faculty Handbook)

F. Conditions (page 39)

1. A sabbatical may extend for

  1. One semester at half salary after three years of full-time teaching service.
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  2. One semester at three-quarters salary after seven semesters of full-time teaching service.
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  3. One semester at full salary after six years of full-time teaching service.
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  4. Two semesters at half salary after six years of full-time service.
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  5. Two semesters at three-quarters salary after seven years of full-time teaching service.
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2. A faculty member receiving a sabbatical leave agrees to return to Willamette for at least one full year of service immediately upon conclusion of the academic year of the sabbatical.

3. Fringe benefits will continue in force when a faculty member is on sabbatical.

4. A person receiving a sabbatical with full pay normally shall not accept employment elsewhere.  Some means of augmenting income may be approved for a person receiving a reduced salary sabbatical.  Faculty members submitting proposals that involve significant amounts of income should consider applying for a leave of absence.

5. Only in exceptional circumstance will a sabbatical be granted solely for continuation of work toward a more advanced degree than held by the applicant.

SABBATICAL LEAVE APPLICATION PART1 (Word File)

SABBATICAL LEAVE APPLICATION PART 2 (Department Chair, online form)

SABBATICAL LEAVE APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Email the SABBATICAL LEAVE FORM PART 2 web link to your Department or Program Chair.

Revised JUNE 2009