Skip to main content

Adjunct Faculty Limitations

1. Purpose

This policy guides Brigham Young University–Hawaii (“BYU–Hawaii” or “university”) in its management and limitations for adjunct faculty members.

2. Policy

Adjunct is a faculty position that is considered temporary, part-time, and non-benefits eligible. It is paid per credit hours taught. These individuals may be appointed to teach one or more courses or workshops for a maximum of nine credits per fall and winter semesters and six credits per spring semester for a total of no more than 24 credits in any calendar year.

3. Implementation

3.1 Automatic Termination

All adjunct faculty members will be terminated after three consecutive non-teaching semesters unless they are scheduled to teach in the following semester.

3.2 Break in Service

Periods where they are not scheduled to teach, but are still listed as active employees, are viewed as breaks in service during which they will be credited up to 501 hours of service per year.

3.3 Other Part-Time Employment

If adjunct faculty members receive a part-time offer for employment from another church-affiliated employer or an offer to be an adjunct faculty for a Church Educational System institution, they will be terminated in the BYU–Hawaii System immediately. See the Conflict of Interest and Part-Time One Employer policies.

4. Related Policies and Procedures

Disclaimer

The policies on this website (including any university procedures, processes, benefits, courses of conduct, or oral or written statements arising from or related to these policies) do not constitute any legally enforceable contract, obligation, or liability on the part of the university, except to the extent that they are incorporated by reference into a written agreement signed by an authorized university official. These policies do not alter the “at-will” employment status of any university employee hired on an “at-will” basis. The university reserves the right to interpret, revise, or withdraw these policies at any time and at its sole discretion.

DETAILS

Policy Owner: Associate Academic Vice President for Faculty

Executive Sponsor: Academic Vice President

Created: 02/10/2025

Last Review: 02/27/2025
Next Review: 02/10/2027
Last Modified: 02/27/2025

Full revision history maintained by the Office of Compliance & Ethics.