Sabbatical Credit Clause Samples
A Sabbatical Credit clause defines the terms under which an employee accrues and utilizes credits toward a sabbatical leave. Typically, this clause outlines how credits are earned—such as through years of continuous service—and specifies the process for redeeming these credits for extended leave, often after meeting certain eligibility criteria. By establishing clear guidelines for sabbatical accrual and usage, the clause ensures both employees and employers understand the conditions for taking extended time off, thereby supporting workforce retention and planning.
Sabbatical Credit a. Candidates who are appointed and who have held either (1) a tenured/permanent or probationary appointment at another institution immediately prior to accepting an appointment at ▇▇▇▇▇ University and who have unused sabbatical/professional leave credit from that appointment; or (2) one (1) or more continuous limited term appointments immediately prior to accepting an appointment at ▇▇▇▇▇ University and who have not applied that service toward a sabbatical leave, are eligible for sabbatical credit as follows:
b. If the candidate has less than two (2) years of unused sabbatical credit or service in a limited term appointment(s) that has not been applied towards a sabbatical, the candidate may be granted sabbatical credit at the discretion of the ▇▇▇▇/University Librarian;
c. If the candidate has two (2) to three (3) years of unused sabbatical credit or service in a limited term appointment that has not been applied towards a sabbatical, the candidate shall receive one (1) year of sabbatical credit;
d. If the candidate has four (4) to five (5) years of unused sabbatical credit or service in a limited term appointment that has not been applied towards a sabbatical, the candidate shall receive two (2) years of sabbatical credit;
e. If the candidate has six (6) or more years of unused sabbatical credit or service in a limited term appointment that has not been applied towards a sabbatical, the candidate shall receive three (3) years of sabbatical credit;
f. Candidates with other relevant experience also may be granted sabbatical credit at the discretion of the ▇▇▇▇ or University Librarian.
g. Candidates who receive sabbatical credit upon appointment are not eligible to commence their first sabbatical at the University for two (2) full years from the start of their appointment.
Sabbatical Credit. Time spent on study leave does not count towards sabbatical credit.
Sabbatical Credit. Candidates who are appointed and who have held either