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Salary Advancement for Non-Academic Work Experience
Credit for work experience can be earned for practical training that is unavailable in the traditional classroom or workshop setting. Faculty may volunteer or be paid by the employer. Work experience must be supervised. Work experience generally occurs outside the academic contract year (generally referred to as summer break). The maximum number of credits allowed from one work experience is 10 credit hours or 350 clock hours.
What does not qualify for work experience?
- Teaching at another educational institution.
- Any work done for MCCCD.
- Work as a self-employed agent, member of a partnership, consultant, etc., or when conflict of interest might be construed.
- Work done for or supervised by relatives or family members.
- Work occurring during hours of accountability to MCCCD.
- Additional experience in the same job for which professional growth advancement has previously been granted (i.e., a second summer's employment in the same position).
* Pre-approval  is recommended.
*Final Report is due 90 days after completion of work. |
What is the clock hour policy?
Non-Academic advancement is based upon a clock hour equivalency to academic hours. The scale used for work experience is 35 clock hours equals 1 credit hour.
How do I apply?
See the application steps for work experience.
What else must I do if I have been pre-approved for professional growth for work experience?
You must supply the following reports:
- Within 90 days of completing the activity submit a final written report to the campus Advancements Representative. This report (an original plus 10 copies, 11 copies total) is forwarded to the Advancements sub-committee for review and approval.
The report includes:
- A completed application for non-academic hours
- A signed letter of verification of the work experience, hours and dates worked from the work supervisor on official organizational letterhead.
- A written report from the applicant summarizing the work experience activities, the knowledge and skills gained, and how those skills will enhance your teaching responsibilities.
- If your work experience occurs during your faculty contract year, you must document your hours of accountability and your work experience schedule.
- If approved, the final report and approved application are sent to Wage and Salary for advancement processing.
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