How does a 9 month appointment work?

Many faculty contracts are written on a 9-month basis at U.S. institutions. That means you are paid a salary over the course of 9 months, and not paid for the 3 months of summer. The idea is that you are “not working” over the summer and therefore should not be paid.

How do professors make money during summer?

In the United States, most professors are paid by the university on a 9 month basis for teaching (Sep – May). During the summer months a professor is typically paid from their grants and other revenue sources.

How many weeks is a 9 month contract?

Your 40 weeks of pregnancy are counted as nine months.

Do professors get paid year round?

In the U.S., most tenured professors have 9 or 12 months contracts. Those with 9 month contracts frequently get paid for teaching in the summer. Or, they are paid by their research grants in the summer, if they have them. All professors work all year long regardless they are paid.

How many hours is a 9 month contract?

A contract description can be titled “9 Month Contracts”. All contracts whose units (days, hours, shifts, and courses) are equivalent to 9 months, would be categorized under this contract description, such as 180 days, 1196 hours, and 366 shifts.

Is a university professor a good job?

Professors are by no means poorly paid, and they typically earn enough to live comfortably and to raise a family. However, someone with the level of skill and experience that a professor has could almost certainly earn much more money in the private sector.

What side jobs can teachers have?

Side jobs for teachers that are similar to work

• Sell lesson plans. Lesson plans are hard work and are something some teachers don’t have the time or energy for.
• Develop curriculum.
• Tutor students.
• Write a book.
• Teach summer school.
• Become a camp counselor.
• Mentor youth sports and after-school programs.
• Grade papers.