Common use of Elapsed Time for Instructors Clause in Contracts

Elapsed Time for Instructors. Except as provided below, the average daily elapsed time per week from the beginning of the first assignment to the end of the last assignment shall not exceed six (6) hours exclusive of self-assigned office hours. An individual instructor may be assigned a schedule in which the average daily elapsed time per week is increased to a maximum of ten (10) hours if this assignment is necessary to provide the course offerings within a specific program or department. An individual instructor must approve any increase in average daily elapsed time per week. In any case, where a variation is implemented, the administration shall provide in writing to the instructor and to the local grievance representative the reasons why this assignment is necessary and reasonable.