Parental Leave for Birth or Adoption of a Child. A Lecturer Faculty member who becomes a parent through birth or adoption is eligible for a maximum of twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave commencing with the birth or placement of the child. FMLA Leave runs concurrent with parental leave. If the Lecturer Faculty member has accrued sick leave, the period of parental leave shall first include the use of accumulated sick leave. 19.5.1 The Lecturer faculty member shall inform his/her supervisor in writing, as early as possible, of the intent to use parental leave and identify the anticipated absence. 19.5.2 When both parents work for the University of New Hampshire, the maximum combined paid parental leave they may take is 12 weeks. 19.5.3 Lecturer Faculty are not required to fulfill any work assignments while on parental leave, including any work in the areas of teaching or service. The year in which parental leave is taken will be deducted for accruals in Promotion or Pedagogical Development Leave eligibility.
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