Academic Unit Chair/Director Teaching Load (E-7A)
Original Implementation: May 24, 1979
Last Revision: July 19, 2011
The teaching load of academic unit chairs/directors shall be determined annually by the college dean in consultation with the chair/director based on the changing needs and objectives of the unit. Such factors as number of faculty (full-time equivalent [FTE]), number of majors, and complexity of the unit shall be considered in determining the teaching load of the chair/director for the full contract year (September 1 through August 31).
One hypothetical example for the total number of required semester hours (that can be a combination of lecture, lab, or other type of instruction) to be taught by the chair/director, which incorporates only the number of FTE faculty members in a given academic unit, is provided below:
| Number of F.T.E. |
12-Month |
11-month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 10 |
20-21 semester credit hours |
17-18 semester credit hours |
| 11 - 15 |
18 semester credit hours |
14-15 semester credit hours |
| Above 15 |
15 semester credit hours |
11-12 semester credit hours |
See also Departmental Administration policy for details regarding responsibilities, selection and evaluation.
Cross Reference: Departmental Administration (E-10A)
Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Contact for Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
Board Committee Assignment: Academic and Student Affairs