Chapter 3

Absences, Leaves, and Extensions of Appointment

A. General Leave Policies

B. Short-Term Absence during Term Time

C. Research Leaves of Absence for Tenured Faculty Members and Professors in Residence

D. Research Leaves of Absence for Professors of the Practice and Senior Lecturers

E. Research Leaves of Absence for Tenure-Track Faculty Members

F. Leaves for Non-Ladder Faculty Members

G. Leaves of Absence for Public Service

H. Other Leaves (Family [including Parental], Medical, and Personal) and Extensions

I.  Paid Time Off for Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates

Note: For the specific purposes of this document and its associated procedures, except as otherwise noted, “divisional dean” also refers to the John A. Paulson Dean of SEAS, and “department chairs” to SEAS area chairs. Although SEAS faculty members follow the same policies, some procedures may vary. Therefore, members of SEAS should also consult SEAS-specific documents.

Note: All procedural questions regarding faculty hiring, reviews, promotions, and leaves should be directed to the appropriate associate dean, and the associate dean should receive a copy of all documentation regarding these procedures. For more detailed listings on whom to contact, please see the “FAS Contacts by Topic” table in Chapter 1.