This article is to help answer frequently asked questions about adjunct contracts

Q. How is my pay rate determined?

• Pay is determined based upon the type of course you are teaching and your highest degree. 
• Clinical courses get paid a different amount than didactic courses.
• There are also different rates based upon the highest degree you earned.
• See SON Adjunct Hourly Pay Rates for more information.

Q. What do I do if the highest degree is incorrect on my contract?

• Do not sign the contract if you have not already done so.
• Please see How to Update Faculty Degree for instructions on how to update your highest degree.
• Please email [email protected] so that a new contract can be created.
• Once we have the necessary documentation for your new highest degree, either a new contract or an amendment (if you have already signed your contract) will be generated and routed for signatures. 

Q. Why did I receive multiple contracts? (For non-experiential learning assignments)

• If you have multiple assignments for different departments or on different campuses, this may require a different budget code. Each contract can only use 1 budget code. Therefore, multiple contracts are required.
• If you teach in different capacities, you may need multiple contracts. For example, if you're teaching didactic and clinical courses, you will receive multiple contracts because the didactic and clinical rates are different.
• Since different departments add assignments at different times and contracts are issued on an ongoing basis, new contracts may be required for additional assignments.