This policy outlines the responsibilities of full-time faculty at the School of Professional Studies (SPS) in the core areas of teaching, service, and scholarship. It establishes clear workload parameters in alignment with the Obligations and Responsibilities of Officers of Instruction outlined in the Columbia University Faculty Handbook and the Faculty Review Guidelines approved by the Division of Arts & Sciences. The policy also specifies approved scenarios for an exemption from teaching duties (ie: “course buyout”) related to teaching responsibilities, with the aim of promoting transparency, consistency in compensation practices, and sound fiscal management.
Latest Revision: July 22, 2025
