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Academic Personnel

Providing comprehensive support and guidance for faculty and academic employees throughout their careers at Cal State Monterey Bay.

Human Resources

Supporting Faculty Excellence

Academic Personnel, a unit within Human Resources, supports faculty and academic employees across the full faculty lifecycle at Cal State Monterey Bay.

We provide guidance, oversight and administrative support for:

  • Faculty recruitment and appointments
  • Retention, Tenure and Promotion (RTP)
  • Sabbatical and difference-in-pay leaves
  • Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP)
  • Compensation and salary placement
  • Academic student appointments (Unit 11), including Teaching Associates, Graduate Assistants and Instructional Student Assistants

Our work ensures that faculty and academic employees have the resources, clarity and institutional support needed to thrive — in the classroom, in scholarship and in service to our region.

We are committed to responsive service, clear communication and thoughtful planning that advances both individual success and institutional excellence. We welcome your questions and are here to help.

Academic Employee Classifications

At Cal State Monterey Bay, academic employees are represented by CSU bargaining units, primarily Unit 3 and Unit 11. Your unit determines the policies, benefits and contract provisions that apply to your role.

Unit 3 employees are represented by the California Faculty Association (CFA).

At Cal State Monterey Bay, Unit 3 includes:

  • Tenured and tenure-track faculty
  • Lecturers (temporary faculty)
  • Coaches
  • Counselors
  • Librarians

Unit 3 faculty and academic employees are primarily responsible for:

  • Teaching and instruction
  • Scholarly and creative activity
  • Academic advising
  • Librarianship and counseling services
  • Service to the university and community

Employment terms, compensation, leaves and evaluation processes are governed by the Unit 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Unit 11 employees are represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) under the CSU system.

At Cal State Monterey Bay, Unit 11 includes:

  • Teaching Associates (TAs)
  • Graduate Assistants (GAs)
  • Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs)

Unit 11 academic student employees are:

  • Currently enrolled students
  • Appointed in part-time roles
  • Engaged in instructional or instructional-support activities related to their academic programs

Duties may include:

  • Teaching or leading course sections (Teaching Associates)
  • Assisting faculty with research or instructional support (Graduate Assistants)
  • Supporting classroom or laboratory instruction (Instructional Student Assistants)

Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Unit 11 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Faculty Resources

Cal State Monterey Bay is committed to supporting faculty in teaching, scholarship and service. Below you’ll find key agreements, policies and campus resources to support your work.

If you need additional assistance, please contact the appropriate office listed in each section.

Academic Governance and Teaching Support

Colleges and Departments

Find information specific to your academic college or department, including curriculum, advising, assessment and program resources.

Official University Policies

Access the full library of Cal State Monterey Bay policies, procedures and executive orders.

Research and Sponsored Programs

  • Sponsored Programs
    Partners with faculty and staff to develop strong proposals, secure external funding and bring innovative projects to life.
  • The Office of Research
    Serves as the central hub for research, connecting the campus community to research offices, programs and resources.

Course Planning Resources

  • Low Enrollment, Independent Study and Special Topics Courses
    Guidelines for offering low-enrollment courses, independent studies and special topics offerings.

Calendars for the current academic year are available below. These resources outline key deadlines, processes and official workdays for faculty and academic employees.

  • Academic Personnel Calendar 2025-2026
    Includes important timelines and deadlines related to Retention, Tenure and Promotion (RTP), faculty evaluations, leaves and the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP).

Faculty Employment and Appointments

Explore faculty hiring, appointment policies, salary placement guidelines, temporary assignments and outside employment requirements at CSUMB.

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Evaluation, Review and Recognition

Learn about faculty personnel files, RTP processes, shared governance and department chair responsibilities that guide evaluation and advancement at CSUMB.

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Compensation, Benefits and Retirement

Explore faculty salary schedules, negotiated increases, retirement programs, FERP and emeritus recognition at Cal State Monterey Bay.

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Leaves and Academic Flexibility

Review faculty leave policies, sabbatical and difference-in-pay options, leave without pay, workload flexibility and travel authorization requirements at CSUMB.

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Academic Student Employees

Review Teaching Associate and Graduate Assistant roles, responsibilities, eligibility requirements and CSU classification standards for academic student employment.

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Our team is here to provide clear guidance, timely support and thoughtful assistance throughout your academic career at Cal State Monterey Bay.

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If you have questions or need clarification, Academic Personnel is here to provide responsive guidance and support.

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