Library Fixed-term Faculty Load Clause Samples
The 'Library Fixed-term Faculty Load' clause defines the teaching or work responsibilities assigned to library faculty members who are employed on a fixed-term basis. Typically, this clause outlines the number of hours, courses, or specific duties these faculty are expected to fulfill during their contract period, which may differ from those of permanent or tenure-track staff. For example, it might specify reference desk hours, instructional sessions, or committee work. The core function of this clause is to ensure clarity and fairness in workload expectations for fixed-term library faculty, helping both the institution and employees understand their obligations and manage resources effectively.
Library Fixed-term Faculty Load. The duties of a fixed-term library faculty member, whether in a full-time or a part-time assignment, consist largely of librarianship, with the specifics outlined in the position description. Library faculty do not typically have instructional load as part of librarianship, unless stated in the position description.
a. Instructors/Senior Instructor I: A full-time librarianship assignment (1.0 FTE) from which no service or outreach is expected shall consist of 45 load hours. Load for part-time assignments will be calculated using a 15 load hours per term or 45 load hours per year, depending on the duration of the appointment.
Library Fixed-term Faculty Load. The duties of a fixed-term library faculty member, whether in a full-time or a part-time assignment, consist largely of librarianship, with the specifics outlined in the position description. Library faculty do not typically have instructional load as part of librarianship, unless stated in the position description.
1 Senior Instructor II (instructional or library) positions are not meant to be permanent, except for those which result from a promotion to the position from Senior Instructor I. Otherwise, Senior Instructor II positions should be regarded by ▇▇▇▇▇ and program faculty as a position occupied either by clinical or practicing professionals, or by faculty preparing for a tenure-track opening in the program. The position and its designated load option as described above are required to be re-evaluated in the third and the sixth year after the initial hire, but re-evaluation of the designated load option may occur in any year upon request by the program faculty and based upon the projected needs of the program. If the Senior Instructor II position is not converted to tenure line, the position will remain as Senior Instructor II.
a. Instructors/Senior Instructor I. A full-time librarianship assignment (1.0 FTE) from which no service or outreach is expected shall consist of 45 load hours. Load for part-time assignments will be calculated using a 15 load hours per term or 45 load hours per year, depending on the duration of the appointment.