Faculty Range Adjustment Agreement
AFT Local 1796 has reached an agreement with William Paterson University administration outlining the guidelines, criteria, and procedures for full-time faculty members to apply for range adjustments within their rank. Eligible faculty must meet merit-based criteria in teaching, research, and service, and have completed at least four years in their current rank. The agreement details the application process, review by departmental and university committees, and final approval by the university president and Board of Trustees. This program aims to ensure fair and equitable consideration for faculty seeking salary adjustments based on their professional achievements.
Department Chairperson Compensation Agreement
AFT Local 1796 has also reached an agreement with William Paterson University administration establishing a formula-based system for determining the academic year compensation of department chairs. The compensation is calculated using student credit hours, full-time faculty equivalents, and total student headcount, with specific weights assigned to each category. In addition, the agreement outlines the minimum and maximum compensation limits, the process for annual calculation and review, and provisions for the creation of assistant chair positions. This agreement aims to ensure fair and equitable compensation for department chairs based on measurable criteria.