Article 5 Salary 5.1 Definitions As used in this article: 1. The academic year shall be defined by the academic calendar as approved by the President following the timely recommendation of the Faculty Senate and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The academic year shall include a period prior to the beginning of instruction and a period following the conclusion of examinations in the Fall and Spring semesters as specified in the academic calendar. The academic year will consist of 172 days. 2. Salary will be governed by the basic concepts of the Community College Academic Salary Schedule as established in Chapter 3, section 3, of the Nevada System of Higher Education Procedures and Guidelines Manual. 5.2 Placement 1. The Community College Academic Salary Schedule shall govern the placement of new faculty members on the salary schedule as specified in the NSHE Procedures and Guidelines Manual. Initial placement for new faculty should be based on factors such as: the degrees obtained, licenses and certifications, teaching/counseling experience, and occupational/related work experience. Original placement made upon contract start date can be adjusted following appropriate verification of academic credentials within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of employment to establish teaching and related work experience. 2. Authorizing a higher salary to attract an applicant in disciplines pre-defined as 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 5 Page 12
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