DAFI 36-116 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-116 |
|---|---|
| Title | CIVILIAN FACULTY PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT |
| Published | December 28, 2018 |
| Certified current | July 16, 2025 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, August 19, 2026 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This publication implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-1, Appropriated Funds Civilian Management and Administration, and is consistent with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.06, Civilian Faculty Positions in DoD Post-Secondary Educational Institutions. It establishes guidance for Civilian Personnel Faculty Management and employment of Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) civilian faculty members in the Department of the Air Force Post-Secondary Educational Institutions. This instruction applies to Title 10 U.S.C. civilian faculty positions at post-secondary institutions of the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard. It does not apply to non- faculty positions, including support positions. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records
Summary of changes, as printed
This interim change revises DAFI 36-116 by deleting certain language to be in compliance with EO Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Protecting Women. A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material.
Contents
- Chapter 1—CIVILIAN FACULTY PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OVERVIEWp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- Chapter 3—CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION MANAGEMENTp. 6
- Chapter 5—COMPENSATION ARCHITECTUREp. 9
- Chapter 6—PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTp. 11
- Chapter 7—EMPLOYEE RELATIONSp. 12
- Chapter 8—BENEFITSp. 13
- Chapter 9—DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING OF CIVILIAN FACULTYp. 14
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 15
- Attachment 2—FACULTY PAY PLAN ADJUSTMENTSp. 18
All 34 contents entries
- Chapter 1—CIVILIAN FACULTY PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OVERVIEWp. 4
- 1.1. Overviewp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- 2.3. Civilian Force Management Directorate (AF/A1C) shall:p. 5
- Chapter 3—CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION MANAGEMENTp. 6
- 3.1. Classificationp. 6
- 3.2. Civilian Faculty Membersp. 7
- 4.1. Selection and Appointmentp. 8
- 4.2. Initial Appointmentp. 8
- 4.3. Academic Rankp. 8
- 4.4. Academic Promotionsp. 8
- 4.5. Academic Tenurep. 8
- 4.6. Duty Periodsp. 8
- Chapter 5—COMPENSATION ARCHITECTUREp. 9
- 5.1. Compensationp. 9
- 5.2. Initial Appointmentp. 9
- 5.3. Merit Pay Adjustmentsp. 9
- 5.4. Promotion in Academic Rankp. 9
- 5.5. Criteria for Appointment to Specific Academic Rankp. 9
- Chapter 6—PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTp. 11
- 6.1. Civilian Faculty Performance Appraisalp. 11
- 6.2. Performancep. 11
- Chapter 7—EMPLOYEE RELATIONSp. 12
- 7.1. Nonrenewal of an Appointmentp. 12
- 7.2. Advance Noticep. 12
- 7.3. Disciplinary Actionsp. 12
- 7.4. Employee Concernsp. 12
- Chapter 8—BENEFITSp. 13
- 8.1. Leave, Health Benefits, Life Insurance, and Retirementp. 13
- 8.2. Leave for Professional Developmentp. 13
- Chapter 9—DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING OF CIVILIAN FACULTYp. 14
- 9.1. Long-Term Training and Education Programp. 14
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 15
- Attachment 2—FACULTY PAY PLAN ADJUSTMENTSp. 18
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