Additional Employment Outside of Cumberland University`
Additional Employment Outside Cumberland University
Policy
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Document Number: HR--190 Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: Director of Human Resources
Date Last Updated: 02/02/2021
Primary Author: Director of Human Resources
Date Originally Created: 01/11/2012
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General Description
Description: Information about outside employment policies of the University for faculty, staff, and administrators.
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Policy Provisions
1. Adjunct Appointment Within the University
Non-exempt staff members are not allowed to teach any class(es). There is no exception to this policy. Violation of this policy would put the University at risk in violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Exempt employees may be requested and or required to teach an occasional class as part of their normal work week. No additional payment will be made for the class(es) taught during normal working hours. In addition, Exempt employees will not be paid for any class(es) taught after working hours and are required to notify their supervisor before accepting any class assignment. The President of the University has the sole responsibility for any exceptions made to this policy.
2. Outside Employment
Full-time Cumberland University employees should be aware at all times that their primary place of employment is the University. Additional work should be of the nature to enhance, not detract from their full-time Cumberland assignment. Employees are required to notify their department head before acquiring outside employment. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Department Heads who feel that outside employment is detracting from the role and/or not in the best interest of the University may require the employee to take whatever action needed to maintain the department and/or University's interest, even if this means discontinuing outside employment or curtailing such activity. If an employee feels they are being treated unfairly due to a protected class, the employee has the right to advance a Grievance.
The use of Cumberland University offices, equipment, personnel, or supplies to conduct private business or outside employment at another institution or agency is expressly prohibited, unless an exception is based on the recommendation of the Vice President of the affiliated department.
In all cases, employees shall avoid all conflict of interest between Cumberland University and any outside institution.
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Director of Human Resources
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs