Faculty

Vacation Entitlement for Faculty

For faculty members at UBC, vacation entitlements are arranged informally between the individual faculty member and their Department Head or Director. As a guideline, there is a general understanding that faculty members are afforded one month of paid annual vacation leave each year. Individuals must take any holidays to which they are entitled within the contract period or prior to any other agreed termination date.

Librarians and Program Directors

Vacation entitlement for Librarians and Program Directors at UBC is governed by Policy #56. For Librarians with appointments less than 50% or less than one year, 12% in lieu of vacation and benefits is provided as salary. Individuals must take any holidays to which they are entitled within the contract period or prior to any other agreed termination date.

Sessional Faculty Members

Sessional Lecturers are paid 4% of gross earnings in lieu of vacation. After five  consecutive years of full-time service, vacation pay is increased to 6% of gross earnings.

Research Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows

Vacation entitlement is subject to negotiation with the supervisor and/or Department Head but is at minimum two weeks per year with salary and benefits. Individuals must take any holidays to which they are entitled within the contract period or prior to any other agreed termination date.