Sabbatical Leave
Sabbatical Leave for Full-time Faculty
Sabbatical leave enables full-time faculty to take one semester of leave at full pay or a full academic year at half pay to engage in scholarly and professional advancement. Eligibility requires 14 consecutive semesters of service, and faculty must sign an agreement to return for four full semesters after returning from sabbatical leave.
This time away enables faculty to enhance their expertise, explore emerging trends, and develop new skills that directly benefit their students. By investing in their growth, Montgomery College ensures its faculty remain current, innovative, and prepared to provide a high-quality learning environment.
Sabbatical Leave Information Sessions
To learn more about the sabbatical leave program, please attend one (1) of the following information sessions. Both sessions will include the same information.
- Friday, September 12, 2025, 2–3:30 p.m. via Zoomnew window
- Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:30 a.m.–Noon via Zoomnew window
If you are unable to attend either session and would like to schedule time for an individual meeting, please send an email with your availability to HRSTM Leave Requestnew window.
Application Information
- Request Sabbatical Leave of Absence (job aid) (PDF,
) - Overview of the Process (PDF, )
- Sabbatical Leave Application (PDF, )
- Sabbatical Leave Application Timeline (PDF, )
- Sabbatical Leave of Absence Presentation (PDF, )
Evaluation Information
- Scoring Rubric (PDF, )
- Criteria and Indicators (PDF, )
Fellowship and Career Development Resources.
External Fellowship Resources
Please remember that if you obtain an external fellowship your leave must be coordinated with sabbatical leave.
Career Development Classes
Helpful Tips for Preparing for Your Sabbatical Leave. Target Audience: Full-time faculty If you are thinking about applying for sabbatical leave, you don’t want to miss this 90-minute informational class.
Designed with applicants in mind, this class provides an overview of the sabbatical leave program: eligibility requirements, guidelines on developing an application, criteria by which applications are evaluated, and timelines for the process. Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:
- Define eligibility requirements
- Develop and complete an application
- List and describe the criteria by which applications are evaluated
- Note timelines for the entire process
Check Workday Learns for a current schedule of classes.
To learn more about professional development leave opportunities for staff, department chairs, and administrators, please visit the Professional Development Leave new windowpage.