4.7 Retirement and Modified Service
4.7.1 System Policy
Regulations concerning retirement and modified service are set forth in the Regents' Rules and Regulations, Rule 30301.
4.7.2 University Policy Modified Service after Retirement -- The University of Texas at El Paso
4.7.2.1 A faculty member who has retired may be appointed to modified service by the Board of Regents upon recommendation of the President and approved by the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Chancellor, if such service will result in a significant benefit to the U.T. System or the University. Appointment to modified service is without tenure and shall not exceed one-half time for one academic year. Such appointments terminate at the end of the appointment period without notice. If the U.T. System or the University determines that it is to the benefit of the U.T. System or the University, reappointment may be offered. The duties, workload, and salary shall be determined in accordance with the policies of the University.
4.7.2.2 Persons on modified service shall not teach during a summer session except to meet unusual departmental needs as determined by the Chair of the Department with the advice of an appropriate departmental committee and approval by the appropriate Dean.
4.7.2.3 Institutional needs are to be the dominant factor in reaching a decision concerning appointment to modified service.