Part-Time Faculty

Upon the recommendation of the Department Chairperson, individuals who hold a doctoral degree who are compensated by The Icahn School of Medicine or its affiliated institutions for less than 40 hours of professional service per week may be eligible for appointment as part-time faculty. The rate of compensation of part-time faculty will be determined by the Department Chairperson and approved by the Dean or the Director of The Mount Sinai Hospital or other affiliated institution.

Faculty hired on or after January 1, 2004 must be employed a minimum of 24 hours per week to be eligible for fringe benefits. Faculty hired on or before December 31, 2003 who were benefits eligible must be employed a minimum of 17.5 hours per week to be eligible for benefits.

Information on academic ranks, appointment and promotion of full-time, voluntary and part-time faculty are detailed in Chapter V.