During the second year, the tenure-track faculty member’s appointment must be between 50 percent and 25 percent of the full-time equivalent (FTE). The approved FTE must remain unchanged for the entire second year.
The faculty member would receive 60 percent of the base annual contract salary from the year preceding the first year of phased retirement. For example, if the base annual contract salary is $100,000, then 60 percent would be a salary of $60,000 for January through December, excluding any summer assignments. Academic Personnel is available to answer any specific questions. You can contact them at academic_personnel@kent.edu or 330-672-8702.
Compensation is reduced to the same percentage as the tenure-track faculty member’s approved full-time equivalent (FTE). The calculation is based on the tenure-track faculty member’s base annual contract salary from the year immediately preceding the first year of phased retirement.
During the first year, the tenure-track faculty member’s appointment must be between 75 percent and 50 percent full-time equivalent (FTE) . The approved FTE must remain unchanged for the entire first year.
The tenure-track faculty member will be fully separated from the university after completing the second year of phased retirement.
Yes. A tenure-track faculty member may choose to retire at any point during the two-year phased retirement period.
Yes. Once the tenure-track faculty member has begun the first year of phased retirement, the individual’s decision to retire is final.
Yes, but only for a limited period. After the university accepts the plan, the tenure-track faculty member will be given a release and waiver to sign. Once the release and waiver is signed, the tenure-faculty member has a seven-day revocation period. If the tenure-track faculty member wishes to revoke their agreement to participate in the plan, they must send an email to Academic Personnel at academic_personnel@kent.edu. Once that period expires, the agreement cannot be revoked.
The Dean will notify the tenure-track faculty member through the electronic system on or before Dec. 18, 2026, regarding the tenure-track faculty member’s original request. If modifications are needed, then the tenure-track faculty member will have until Dec. 23, 2026, to indicate they are accepting the modified plan.
If the parties do not reach an agreement, the process ends. The tenure-track faculty member may apply again in a subsequent year.
