Retirement & Resignation from University Employment

How much notice must I give if I plan to resign and accept a position at another institution? 

Article 6.2.7 of the AAUP/UC contract states: “A Faculty Member who accepts an appointment elsewhere shall promptly give notice to the Dean or administrator. If the resignation is effective at the end of the academic year, notice should be given no later than May 15. The Dean or administrator may waive this requirement for emergencies, and the Faculty Member should conform to that decision. A Librarian should give written notice of at least thirty (30) days prior to leaving the employ of the University. …”

How much notice must I give the UC that I will be retiring? 

Article 18.1 states that 6 months notice of the anticipated date of retirement should be given to the Dean (or appropriated administer) and to the University Benefits Division.

Can I change my mind once I’ve given notice of my planned retirement? 

Within 10 days after receiving the faculty member’s notice of intent to retire, the Dean or other appropriate administer should notify you of the benefits available under retirement and any procedural requirements for completing the process. Once you have received this notice, you have 30 days to rescind your intent to retire. After that 30 days, unless you have rescinded, the retirement date will be effective and final!  (See Article 18.1)

What does the AAUP contract say about retirement buyout packages? 

The current AAUP/UC contract (ending August 31, 2007) does not contain any provisions regarding standardized retirement buyout packages. However, Article 18.5 allows for individual retirement incentive negotiations between a faculty member and the Administration.

The AAUP Chapter Board urges individual faculty members who are approached to consider such a buyout to examine all options very carefully. For more details, click here to see the recent newsletter article on this issue.

If I decide to retire, what happens to my accumulated vacation and sick leave? 

Article 17.13 of the AAUP/UC contract details your options for the disposition of your accumulated sick leave days at retirement. Please read this entire article carefully, and consult with your benefits counselor at the UC Benefits Office if you have questions. 

Per Article 19.3.2, retiring faculty members are paid for all accrued but unused vacation leave up to 66 days.

If I resign my position at the UC, what happens to my accumulated vacation and sick leave? 

So long as you have worked for the UC for at least 1 year, you will be paid for all accrued but unused vacation leave up to 66 days (per Article 19.3.2). You will not be compensated for any unused sick leave days.

What is the process for granting emeritus status to retired faculty? 

The UC Board of Trustees rules state that the procedure for granting emeritus status to retired faculty is identical to the process for hiring new faculty; that is, a committee of the academic unit’s faculty considers the matter and make a recommendation to the Dean. That recommendation is then forwarded to the Provost and the Board of Trustees for final approval.

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