Crossover Assignment Procedure

Faculty members have a home department or primary area of responsibility for which they hold seniority and may hold tenure.  The Community College of Baltimore County faculty members may apply for a position in a different department or area of responsibility.

A. Full-time Ongoing Assignment: Full-time ongoing assignment means that the faculty member has a full teaching load or its equivalent in a discipline area of responsibility other than a home department. The receiving department must be able to demonstrate a need for a full-time position and should be closely involved in the review process that would lead to the new appointment. The Community College of Baltimore County faculty who obtain a full-time position in the new home discipline/department (primary area of responsibility) will retain their current rank/grade and salary step. Seniority within the sending department continues to accrue while the individual works in the receiving department. The receiving department is responsible for the individual's evaluation. Faculty members who are tenured in the sending department when they crossover maintain tenure if they return. Faculty earn tenure in the receiving department in the same manner as new faculty.

B. Split Ongoing Assignment:  The same policies governing a full-time appointment apply to split ongoing assignments.  The faculty member's rights and responsibilities within the receiving department would be determined by the involved division, department, and the faculty member.

Items that should be considered are:

1.                  Attendance at department and division meetings

2.                  Committee assignments

3.                  Summer and overload rotations

4.                  Work schedule including beginning and ending dates (if non-teaching)

5.                  Time required for non-teaching assignments