Adjunct Professional Development

The FA recently negotiated signficant increases to the professional development fund that is dedicated to adjunct faculty, so that by September 1, 2021, $50,000 will be available ($25,000 for the fall semester and $25,000 available in the spring semester) each year—and full-time faculty do not have access to it.

If you have three or more semesters of SCCC experience and are teaching/working two or more contact hours per semester, you're eligible to apply for the use of these funds for professional purposes in an amount not to exceed $750 in any one academic year during which you're employed.

The money is awarded on a first come-first served basis, so adjuncts are encouraged to apply just as soon as they can, e.g., the moment they spot a great conference in their area or discipline that they wish to attend.

• IMPORTANT: As indicated at the bottom of the form linked below, it is imperative that you get approval for the professional development opportunity, conference, or event before participating in it. Administration has the right to determine the appropriateness of the activity, so please get that reassurance of prior approval so that you can be reimbursed. 

The Office of Adjunct Services can assist you with the application form and/or you can contact our current Adjunct Coordinator, Kim Ng Southard,with questions.