Part Time Information

Professional Development

Part-time faculty can be compensated additional hours of professional development time (orientation, committee work, mentoring session, etc.) at the non-instructional rate. The maximum professional development time that can be compensated is eight (8) hours per semester and shall be compensated at the non-instructional rate based on load as follows:

Load	Professional Development Time (hours per semester)
Up to 0.400	4 hours
0.401 and above	8 hours

Professional Development Form

 

 

Part-Time Health Benefits

Effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, the District shall:

• Contribute a total aggregate amount of $275,000 annually towards the cost of medical insurance, exclusive of dental and vision insurance. 
• Offer Anthem Blue Cross PPO High Deductible plan to all eligible part-time faculty members and eligible dependents at 100% employee contribution.
• Faculty members who meet the eligibility requirements will be funded $500.00 each month not to exceed $6,000 for 2024-2025 plan year, to help offset the cost of employee premiums and so long as there are funds available.
• If there are remaining funds after enrollment of all interested Part-Time Faculty in the available medical plan, the District will establish a reimbursement program. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for individual Part-Time faculty members to receive reimbursement for their purchase of a comprehensive medical plan through Covered California.

The following eligibility requirements shall apply:

• Eligible part-time faculty members must not be insured for medical coverage from another employer directly, as a spouse, a domestic partner, or as a dependent.
• Part-time faculty must be actively employed in a district faculty position for 0.4 load in any given semester. If the faculty member falls below 0.4 load for any given semester, then they will no longer be eligible for health insurance or reimbursement.
• The District and the employee must commit to health care coverage for a period of one year and must sign up during the regular open enrollment period. Exceptions to this will be made if a part-time faculty member experiences a qualifying event.
• If requesting reimbursement, the plan must be a comprehensive medical plan through Covered California.
• The maximum monthly benefit amount for reimbursement will be $500.00. In the event the medical plan purchased is less than $500.00, the employee will receive the amount needed to cover the plan and will not receive additional compensation.
• Priority will be established as follows:
  • 1st priority: Applicants enrolled in the previous plan year.
  • 2nd priority: Shall be established by the earliest hire date.
  • Any subsequent enrollments are at the discretion of the District. 

 

Covered California is the state's health insurance marketplace, offering affordable health coverage options to part-time faculty who may not have access to employer-sponsored insurance. Through Covered California, eligible individuals can compare plans, receive financial assistance based on income, and select coverage that meets their health care needs. Part-time faculty can benefit from a range of plans, including those with low premiums and comprehensive services, ensuring access to necessary medical care.