Staff Holding Second Assignments

Last Updated: March 7, 2025

Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the circumstances in which it is permissible for staff members to hold a second assignment within the university, and to establish the framework for doing so.

Scope:
This policy applies to all New York Tech staff members employed by the university including, full-time, part time, and temporary staff.

Definitions:

Policy

The rules below are different for exempt and non-exempt staff because of federal wage and hour regulations requiring overtime for non-exempt staff. If you are not sure of your exemption status within the university, exemption status can be found in Workday on the Job Details section of the Worker profile under Job Profile.

To be considered in "good standing" the staff member must have completed six months of continuous employment, have satisfactory performance in their primary position, have had no disciplinary actions or performance issues in the prior six months, and not be currently under investigation by the university for alleged misconduct or policy violations.

Procedures

Staff members who are interested in holding a second assignment must first receive written approval from their supervisor before applying for an opportunity. A supervisor's approval is granted on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the provisions outlined in this policy. For staff members who are eligible for an adjunct faculty position, the supervisor's approval will be granted on an academic term basis and must be re-requested each term the staff member wishes to serve as an adjunct. Approval is at the sole discretion of the supervisor, and any exceptions to this policy, including teaching during regular work hours, must be approved by the Provost or applicable Vice President. If the staff member is approved to teach as an adjunct, supervisors will notify Academic Affairs and Human Resources.

Any staff member found to be in violation of this policy as outlined may be subject to disciplinary action.