Chair Teaching Load (E-7A)
Original Implementation: May 24, 1979
Last Revision: April 30, 2002
The teaching load of a department chair shall be determined annually by the dean in consultation with the department chair based on the changing needs and objectives of the department. Such factors as number of faculty, number of majors, and complexity of the department shall be considered in determining the teaching load of the chair.
One example, which incorporates only the number of faculty members in a given department, is provided below:
| No. of Faculty Members, Including Chair |
Calendar Year (12-Month Appointment) |
Calendar Year (11-month Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 10 |
Combination of lecture, lab, or other type of instruction of 20-21 semester credit hours (not less than 6 semester credit hours in each fall and spring semester). |
Combination of lecture, lab, or other type of instruction of 17-18 semester credit hours (not less than 6 semester credit hours in each fall and spring semester). |
| 11 - 15 |
Combination of lecture, lab, or other type of instruction of 18 semester credit hours (not less than 3 semester credit hours in each fall and spring semester). |
Combination of lecture, lab, or other type of instruction of 14-15 semester credit hours (not less than 3 semester credit hours in each fall and spring semester). |
| Above 15 |
Combination of lecture, lab, or other type of instruction of 15 semester credit hours (not less than 3 semester credit hours in each fall and spring semester). |
Combination of lecture, lab, or other type of instruction of 11-12 semester credit hours (not less than 3 semester credit hours in each fall and spring semester). |
See also Departmental Administration policy for details regarding responsibilities, selection and evaluation.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: Departmental Administration, E-10A
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None