External Employment and Dual Employment
Employees must obtain approval before engaging in outside employment. The approval process depends on the type of employment being performed. Review the categories below and follow the appropriate process.
Important: All external employment and dual employment activities require annual disclosure and approval each fiscal year. Employees must also submit an updated disclosure whenever their outside employment changes during the year.
Which Process Applies to Me?
Dual Employment or External Employment
Complete the Workday request if your outside employment falls into either of the following categories:
Dual Employment
- Employment with another State of Texas agency, such as another university, college, or state department.
External Employment
- Employment outside the university that is not with another State of Texas agency and is not related to your academic or professional discipline.
- Examples may include retail work, service industry jobs, or operating an unrelated personal business.
Resource: Workday Job Aid for Dual Employment and External Employment Requests
Faculty Consulting and Professional External Employment
Complete the Faculty Consulting/External Employment Approval Form if your outside employment:
- Is not with another State of Texas agency; and
- Is directly related to your academic or professional discipline.
Examples may include:
- Consulting services
- Speaking engagements
- Research activities
- Professional services performed within your field of expertise
Resource: Faculty Consulting/External Employment Approval Form
