I think there is something wrong with my contract. Who should I contact?

Contact the SCFA President or SCFA VP Administration.

I think there is something wrong with my pay. Who should I contact?

Contact the SCFA President or SCFA VP Administration.

Will the SCFA cover my expenses so I can attend an Executive or a General Meeting?

Yes. If you need to travel from another campus or require childcare in order to attend an SCFA meeting, you may be reimbursed for these expenses. Check with the SCFA President or Treasurer for more details.

How do I get reimbursed for expenses from the SCFA?

Complete an expense voucher, attach any receipts, and submit to the SCFA Treasurer. To avoid misunderstandings, get prior approval from the SCFA President for your expenses.

I work less than 100% of a regular contract. Does that mean I have fewer vacation days?

No. Faculty members who work a full year get 40 days of vacation. If the contract is less than 100%, the member is paid that proportion for 40 days.

Do I need to book off the days between Christmas and New Year’s as vacation?

No. The College is not open on these days.

Do I have a choice over which courses I teach or a right to courses I have already taught?

Members don’t “own” courses. Based on your seniority, you have a right to have your contract filled up, but which courses you teach is up to the School Chair. The Chair will consider matters of preference and experience, but ultimately will make the final decision.

What is the difference between a short-term contract and an annualized contract?

Both are considered short-term contracts with an end date. The annualized contract is for 12 months and includes vacation, assigned duty time, and professional development. The short-term contract is for any length short of 12 months and carries more limited benefits. In both cases, if there is no further work when the contract expires, there is no severance.

How is my workload calculated?

A full-time workload is considered to be 512 contact hours. Numerous variations to the formula exist — see Article 8.3 of the Collective Agreement.

Do I get any expenses for teaching at more than one campus?

Yes. When hired, one campus will be designated as your home campus. You should be paid mileage and given workload credit for time and distance traveling to the other campus. See Article 8.3.12 in the Collective Agreement.

What are the benefits of belonging to the Faculty Association?

For an answer, see this article from the SCFA newsletter: December 2004.