The LRCFT Part-Time Faculty Almanac
Introduction and Orientation to the Almanac
Welcome
Welcome to the LRCFT’s Part-Time Faculty Almanac.
This Almanac, produced by the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers, is designed as a guide to help part-time faculty in the Los Rios…
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Salary, Benefits, and Retirement
Salary
Salary Schedules – Class and Step
Remuneration for all Los Rios faculty is outlined in a series of salary schedules, which are grids of salary levels. Each grid is composed of two categories, Class and Step…
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The Basics of Part-Time Faculty Employment in Los Rios
Hiring and Orientation: Starting in Your New Position
This section explains what happens when someone first joins the District as a part-time faculty employee. A full description of the “onboarding” process for new part-time faculty…
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Leaves and Other Important Entitlements
Paid Leaves
Under certain circumstances, faculty have the right to be absent from work, to be paid while absent, and to then return to their position without loss of status or preference. These situations are covered in the LRCFT contract under the heading …
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Other Important Information About Your Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Freedom
According to the LRCFT contract, both the LRCFT and the Los Rios administration recognize academic freedom as “essential” (Article 17) . The contract recognizes academic freedom a
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Your Union: How We Work Together
Union Representation
The Los Rios College Federation of Teachers (LRCFT) is the exclusive representative of all faculty who work for the Los Rios Community College District. This means that the Union is responsible for negotiating the…