The annual college calendar is published in the College Catalog and lists beginning and ending dates of each semester, faculty duty days, holidays, final examination dates, and other relevant events.
Full-Time Faculty: Full-time faculty are normally employed on a nine-month appointment basis (fall and spring semesters), with exceptions approved by the President. Salaries are derived from the salary schedule in effect as approved by the ACCS Board of Trustees, based on experience and qualifications, as determined by the President. The annual college calendar is published in the College Catalog and lists beginning and ending dates of each semester, faculty duty days, holidays, final examination dates, and other relevant events. Full-time faculty are on duty all instructional and faculty duty days as indicated on the annual college calendar.
Adjunct Faculty: The College employs additional faculty on a temporary, part-time (adjunct) basis to provide qualified personnel in all instructional areas, enrich the curriculum, increase student learning opportunities, and accommodate enrollment fluctuations. Salaries for adjunct employment are approved by the President, and the term of appointment ordinarily extends one semester at a time. Letters of appointment state the terms of employment. Per the needs of the institution, adjunct instructors will be appointed to teach courses that cannot be fulfilled by full-time instructors. Full-time faculty are given priority in scheduling above adjunct instructors. The pay for adjunct instructors is based on the local salary schedule for adjunct instructors as approved by the President. Adjunct faculty are on duty during their scheduled instructional times for the duration of the term of employment and until grades are submitted.
Administrators, Professional, and Classified Staff: Administrators and professional and classified staff are on duty year-round except for designated holidays and days the College is officially closed. Police, physical plant employees, and other staff are subject to special scheduling, including required work during holidays, certain weekends, and on days the College is closed to provide services as needed or to complete necessary work assignments.
Adjunct Classified Staff: Adjunct classified staff are appointed to accommodate the needs of the institution as deemed necessary by the President. Appointment periods are noted within the Letter of Appointment for each position.