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Interim Positions
HROG Section:Employment
Document Title:Interim Positions
Initial Date Posted:May 1, 1995; approved by the Chancellor's Cabinet on April 17, 1995
Last Date Revised:March 31, 2008, approval by the Chancellor's Advisory Committee to be effective March 31, 2008
Source:District Human Resources
Purpose:While the Dallas County Community College District uses a formal and inclusive process for the search and appointment of full-time faculty, administrators and professional support staff, it is sometimes important to fill positions on an interim basis.
Definitions:Interim positions are temporary appointments and will not extend beyond a two year time frame. The location President/Vice Chancellor must obtain the approval of the Chancellor prior to extending an interim appointment beyond two years. Unlike the “acting” role, where the incumbent fills the position in order to gain skills or experience, the interim role, in some instances, may necessitate that the incumbent receive a payroll and/or business and travel allowance adjustment through the duration of the appointment.  Upon completion of the assignment, a recalculation of salary will be made to return the incumbent to the salary earned prior to the interim appointment, plus any yearly salary adjustments (when applicable).  
Eligibility:Incumbents recommended to fill positions on an interim basis must meet the minimum requirements for the interim position.  Interim positions require recommendation to and approval of the DCCCD Board of Trustees prior to the commencement of the interim role. 
Procedures:

Faculty

  • Vacant full-time faculty positions may be filled by the appointment of a temporary full-time member.

  • Temporary full-time faculty members may apply for any permanent faculty positions, including the position he/she filled on a temporary basis.

  • Temporary full-time faculty may not serve in the same faculty position for more than two years.

Administrator

  • An individual may be asked and/or selected to serve in an interim role when a position is vacant. 

  • Employees opting to fill an interim position that is slotted in Bands V or the Unbanded ranges of the administrative salary schedule are not eligible to be considered for the position in which they are filling the interim role.  

  • For Bands I, II, III and IV an employee may serve in the interim role and apply for the position. 

  • An administrator, serving in an interim assignment that is slotted in a band equal to, or higher than, their current, can receive up to a 7 percent salary increase or the minimum of the higher band (whichever is greater) for the duration in the interim role. The college president will review salary placement with the Vice Chancellor, Human and Organizational Development or designee prior to board recommendation. Salary adjustments made for service in interim roles are only for the period of time that the administrator serves in the interim role. Upon completion of the assignment, a recalculation of salary will be made to return the incumbent to the salary earned prior to the interim appointment, plus any yearly salary adjustments (when applicable).

In the event that a position is in Band V or the Unbanded Ranges of the administrative salary schedule is filled and then re-vacated, the employee who initially filled the interim role is eligible to apply for the vacancy, as long as he or she is not again serving in the interim role.