Reductions in Teaching Load Clause Samples
The 'Reductions in Teaching Load' clause defines the circumstances under which a faculty member's required teaching hours or course assignments may be decreased. Typically, this clause outlines specific conditions such as administrative duties, research commitments, or special projects that justify a reduced teaching schedule. By clearly establishing when and how teaching responsibilities can be lessened, the clause ensures fairness and transparency, helping to balance faculty workload and support institutional priorities.
Reductions in Teaching Load a. Graduate Courses: Tenure track faculty assigned to teach two or more courses totaling six credit hours or more of 600 courses (excluding graduate thesis credit) in an academic term (excluding summer 600) will be assigned a maximum teaching load of 9 credit hours for the terms(s) in which six or more credit hours of 600 courses are taught.