Faculty may be requested to assume significant administrative duties in addition to their normal faculty responsibilities. These duties are often associated with faculty members who become Department Chairs, Deans, or Program Directors. These duties are normally formally assigned through an offer letter originating from an Associate Dean, a Department Chair, or the Dean.

Department Chairs and Associate or Assistant Deans should begin the process for this type of supplementation by writing a request to the Dean in which the administrative duties are defined, a recommended supplement is stated and justified, and the source of funds is identified. It is strongly suggested that the responsible party consult with the Dental Branch Office of Professional Development before making such a recommendation. All administrative supplementations are temporary and only apply while the supplemental administrative duties are assigned.

If possible, administrative supplementations should be included in the annual budget request. When an administrative supplementation is not included in the budget, the Department Chair must submit a Personnel Action Request (PA) form to the Dean’s Office.