Beginning August 16, 2027, all eligible nine-month faculty will move to a single 9-over-12 pay schedule, and the 9-over-9 option will no longer be offered. Faculty already on the 12-month pay schedule will continue to receive their pay on the same schedule they do today.
What Does This Mean for Faculty?
For faculty moving from 9-over-9 to 9-over-12, the total academic-year salary does not change. Instead, part of the salary earned during the academic year is deferred and paid during the summer, providing pay throughout all 12 months. For faculty enrolled in benefits, benefit deductions are also spread across 12 paychecks.
This change will create a more consistent approach to pay and benefits, with several key advantages:
- Consistent monthly income: You will receive pay each month of the year, including the summer months, supporting more consistent financial planning.
- Predictable benefit deductions: Benefit deductions will be distributed evenly throughout the year, providing greater predictability in pay and benefit costs.
- Continuity of benefits coverage: Under the 9-over-9 schedule, faculty who separate from the University during the summer months may have benefits coverage end retroactively as of May 31. The 9-over-12 schedule helps prevent such lapses in coverage.
- Improved accuracy through Workday: As the University transitions from Banner to Workday, a single pay schedule will reduce manual processes, minimizing the potential for errors and supporting accurate, timely processing of pay and benefits.
Supporting Our Faculty
This change may be difficult for some faculty currently paid on a 9-over-9 schedule who may need time to adjust their personal financial planning. For this reason, the University is sharing this news well in advance and will offer FAQs, information sessions, and other resources to help faculty plan accordingly and take advantage of the resources available.
Faculty are encouraged to check the Payroll website regularly for updates and review the FAQs for answers to common questions. Faculty who need additional or individualized assistance can contact HR at hris@ua.edu. In the coming months, faculty will receive additional information along with opportunities to learn more, ask questions and prepare, including information sessions and financial planning resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
See the View the Faculty Pay Schedule Changes FAQs for answers to common questions about the new pay schedule.
Available Resources
- UA Human Resources: For questions regarding your individual pay situation, please contact HR at hris@ua.edu.
- Deferred Pay Calculation Worksheet: Estimate your gross pay by downloading the worksheet and entering your academic year salary.
- Chase Money Skills: Explore articles and resources on a variety of financial health topics. Information about upcoming in-person and virtual faculty webinars will be added as sessions are scheduled.
- TIAA: Schedule an appointment with a TIAA financial consultant or access online financial wellness courses and calculators through the Employee page of myBama.
- UA Employee Assistance Program: ComPsych Guidance Resources, available at (888) 283-3515, offers unlimited 30-minute telephone consultations and access to financial professionals, including Certified Public Accountants and Certified Financial Planners. To register an online account or access the mobile app, use Organization Web ID: UAS