Part-Time Faculty Resource

Welcome to Southern Connecticut State University! Before beginning your appointment, all Adjunct Faculty must complete the onboarding steps outlined below. These steps are required and must be completed before you begin work.

Post HR Clearance

• Electronic Contract Issued
• Department Orientation
• Blackboard Access

Downloadable New Hire Check List

Medical and Dental

Adjunct Faculty members are eligible to enroll in the same health, prescription, and dental plans offered to full‑time State of Connecticut employees.

Plan Information

• Details on available medical and dental plan options can be found in the Active Employee Health Care Options Planner on the State Comptroller’s website.
• Important: Premium rates listed in the planner apply only to full‑time employees and do not reflect Adjunct Faculty premium costs.

Premium Billing and Payments

• Health and dental premiums for Adjunct Faculty are not deducted from bi‑weekly paychecks.
• Instead, monthly bills are mailed near the end of each month for the following month’s coverage(e.g., a bill mailed in late September covers October premiums).
• Each bill includes: 
  • Employee name and ID number
  • Coverage level and plan(s)
  • Months billed and total amount due
  • Due date and payment instructions

Adjunct Faculty are encouraged to review each bill carefully upon receipt to ensure accuracy.

Premium Reimbursement (AAUP Agreement)

• Under an agreement between the State Comptroller’s Office and AAUP, Adjunct Faculty, who teach 9 or more credits during the fall or spring semester may be eligible for a premium reimbursement.
• To qualify:
  • All monthly premium payments must be paid in full and on time throughout the semester
  • The faculty member must teach 9 or more credits that semester
  • Eligible faculty will be reimbursed the difference between Adjunct Faculty premiums paid and the full‑time employee premium rate.
  • Insurance Carriers

Health Insurance: 

• Anthem Blue Cross
• Dental Insurance: 
  • Cigna

Summer Coverage, Breaks in Service, and Re‑Enrollment

• Summer Session: Part-time Faculty are not covered during the summer and may enroll in COBRA.
• Returning in Fall: Faculty must re‑enroll to resume coverage for the fall semester.
• Break in Service: Any break of one or more semesters requires re‑enrollment to continue participation in health insurance.

Enrollment Assistance

For enrollment questions or assistance, please contact Adjuncthiring@southernct.edu

Retirement

• Adjunct Faculty at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) must submit an irrevocable election to either enroll in or waive participation in the State Employees Retirement System on or before their contract start date. Adjunct Faculty who do not submit an election form by their contract start date will be automatically and irrevocably defaulted into participation in the SERS Tier IV Hybrid plan.
• Please Note: This is an irrevocable decision that will apply to all future Adjunct Faculty positions with the State of Connecticut. Adjunct Faculty who enroll in a retirement plan and are later hired into a full‑time retirement‑eligible position will be required to remain in previously elected plan. Adjunct Faculty who waive participation in State Employees Retirement System and are later hired into a full‑time retirement‑eligible position will have the opportunity to make a new retirement plan election from the retirement options available at that time.
• Retirement election info:
  • Retirement Plan Comparison 2025 chart
  • HR retirement informatio

Tuition Waiver

To qualify for this benefit, you must first complete 18 credits of teaching with the institution. Once you have taught your 18th credit, you become eligible to begin using the tuition waiver starting the following semester. Please note that credits do not accumulate toward future semesters, and the waiver cannot be applied retroactively to previous terms. One may only waive credits for the semester one is in or immediately following. The tuition waiver benefit can also be utilized at Eastern, Central, and Western.  

This benefit can be used by you, your spouse, or your child under the age of 25. If a spouse or child intends to use the benefit, we kindly ask that you provide supporting documentation such as a marriage certificate for a spouse or a birth certificate for a dependent child.

If you have any questions or need assistance navigating the process once you’re eligible, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Tuition Waiver Form
 

Informational

• The American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
• Link AAUP Contract
• Parking Regulations
• Policies & Procedures
• Faculty Resource Guide
  • We invite Adjunct Faculty to explore the Faculty Resource Guide, a helpful resource designed to support you throughout your time at SCSU. The guide includes important information on university policies, benefits, instructional resources, and faculty support services to help you feel informed and connected. 
  • Faculty Resource Guide (PDF) 
• IT Help Desk 

Transactional (HOLD Remove Section)

Dual Employment: Overview & Key Reminders

This form must be completed when a current state employee seeks to accept an additional assignment while continuing employment in their existing role. Before completing the CTHR25 Dual Employment Form, please review General Letter 204 and the “Dual Employment Processing” Job Aid.

Note: An employee may have only one FLSA status. This status must be determined in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor regulations. Questions about FLSA status should be directed to DAS SHRM – Classification & Pay Unit. 
DAS SHRM approval is required when:  

• The employee’s FLSA status is NonExempt, or 
• The hours for both assignments are the same. 

Employees may not begin the new assignment until all approvals are received.

Link Dual Employment 
 

Additional Resources

• Payroll Forms
• Card Office

• Lecturer Procedures, Academic Year 2025-2026
• (OnBase New Hire Process – Video Tutorial)
• (OnBase Returning Lecturer Process – Video Tutorial)