Below are four highlighted faculty benefits, but faculty should also review the full policies in the faculty handbook. The purpose of the Faculty Handbook is to provide all members of the faculty, particularly those who are new to Amherst, with knowledge of the policies, regulations, practices, and expectations that prevail at Amherst College. Provisions of the handbook, whether derived from trustee vote, faculty vote, or administrative or trustee action are subject to modification or revocation by the appropriate authority following proper procedure.
Faculty Housing Information
The faculty handbook includes information on the College's rental housing program, the house purchasing plan, and the house purchase subsidy program, as as well as information on Five-College rental housing.
Sabbaticals and Leaves of Absence
All faculty members planning leaves in either or both semesters are asked to discuss their intentions with their department chairs before submitting leave requests. This will help departments with curricular planning.
Faculty Medical/Parenting Leaves
The College offers a number of provisions for both medical and parenting leaves. Review these, as well of the full policy, which can be found in the Faculty Handbook.
Faculty Retirement
As a faculty member approaches retirement, he or she should consult with the provost and dean of the faculty and the Department of Human Resources.