ARTICLE 24

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKLOAD

 

A.             Instructional Workload Standard, Course Definition and Equivalencies

 

1.             The full‑time (100%) instructional workload standard for NSF for an academic year shall not exceed nine (9) instructional workload courses over three (3) quarters or six (6) instructional workload courses over two (2) semesters, or the equivalent.  Instructional workloads may be lower, based upon the instructional workload standard of the department, program or board. 

 

2.             For purposes of this Article, a course as referred to in Section A.1. above, shall be called an instructional workload course and shall be defined as an instructional offering that is regularly scheduled, requires significant academic preparation, office hours, and/or grading outside the class by the instructor, and meets a minimum of three (3) hours per week.

 

3.             It is recognized that some instruction does not fit the definition of an instructional workload course as defined in Section A.2. above.  Examples of instructional offerings that do not conform to the definition in Section A.2., above, are laboratory supervision, supervision of teaching assistants, studio instruction, clinical instruction and independent studies that the University requires the Lecturer to perform. The University shall determine whether a course conforms to the definition of an instructional workload course in Section A.2. above, and shall establish the equivalencies for the instructional offerings which do not conform to the definition of an instructional workload course.  Equivalencies for these instructional offerings will be defined proportionate to the instructional workload course as defined in Section A.2. above.

 

4.             The workload of the unit member in non‑lecturer titles as defined in Article 5 ­ Description of Unit Titles, shall continue to be determined in accordance with current campus procedures.  Should the University propose changes to these campus procedures, the University will meet and discuss over the changes.

 

5.             In determining the relative workload value of instructional offerings and course equivalencies, the University shall consider the instructional and evaluation methods employed, the nature of the courses assigned, the preparations required, the number of students expected to enroll, and the availability of support employees.  In addition, the University may consider other factors.

 

6.             In determining workload, the University shall provide workload equivalencies to an NSF whenever s/he is required to perform duties in addition to her/his assigned teaching duties, as set forth in Section A.3., above, such as serving as a dissertation advisor or performing committee work.

 

B.             Changes to Existing Workload

 

1.             If the University proposes to change the workload value assigned to an existing course or offering or the maximum Instructional Workload Credit (IWC) for a department or campus, the University shall provide at least 30 calendar days written notice to the AFT and offer to meet and discuss prior to implementing any proposed changes.

 

2.             When programs specified in Section H. are under review, the University will maintain the workload value assigned to an existing course or offering, or the maximum IWC.   UC-AFT agrees that the University may make adjustments to workload so long as the NSF and the University make corresponding changes to offset any increase in actual work.

 

C.             Establishing IWCıs for New Courses or Instructional Offerings

 

For new courses that have been approved by the campus Committee on Courses and Instructional Offerings for which there is no IWC or equivalency, the University may establish an IWC or equivalency according to the formula set forth in Section A above. The University shall offer to meet and discuss prior to implementing the IWC or equivalency for a new course or instructional offering.  NSF may consult by providing written or oral comments and suggestions regarding workload values to their departments.

 

D.             Meet and Discuss Shall not Delay Implementation

 

The Universityıs obligation to meet and discuss under Sections B. and C., shall not delay the assignment of an NSF to the course or offering or the commencement of actual instruction. 

 

E.             UNASSIGNED DUTIES

 

Any duties not assigned to the NSF shall not be considered as part of the instructional workload.

 

F.              Summer Session

 

The instructional workload for Summer Session is established under Article 23 - Summer Session.

 

G.             Office Hours

 

NSF shall maintain office hours in accordance with the policies of the department, program or board.

 

H.             Workload Evaluation Committee

 

1.             Each campus will establish a Workload Evaluation Committee by no later than October 15, 2003.  The Executive Vice Chancellor or her/his designee shall appoint the members of the Committee. 

 

a.             The Committee will include at least two NSF from the campus selected from a list of NSF proposed by the UC-AFT.  Service by individual NSF on the Committee will be voluntary. 

 

b.             The Committee will also include two members of the campus Academic Senate, and two UC administrators.  NSF may provide input regarding the non-NSF members of the Committee.

 

2.             The committee shall review issues surrounding instructional workload for NSF assigned to teach in the writing and foreign language programs.  The UC-AFT may elect to substitute another program for the writing and foreign language programs at any campus.  If the UC-AFT makes such a substitution, it shall notify the campus of such substitution by no later than August 15, 2003. 

 

3.             The Committee shall complete its charge by no later than May 1, 2004.  The Committee shall determine the means by which it will accomplish its work.   The Committee will consider and make recommendations with respect to the reasonable amount of time required to perform assigned work.  

 

4.             Following consideration of information about workload for the selected programs from the departments under review, NSF who teach in the courses under consideration, and other appropriate members of the academic community, the Committee will provide written recommendations to the Executive Vice Chancellor and UC-AFT. 

 

I.               enforcement

 

1.             The following matters shall be subject to Article 32 Grievance and Article 33 Arbitration:

 

a.             Alleged violations in regard to the procedural applications of this article, if any, and/or;

 

b.             Claims by an NSF with 100% appointment that the total IWC established by the department or campus for those courses that comprise her/his assigned workload exceeds the department or campus maximum IWC. 

 

c.              Claims by an NSF that s/he is entitled to a workload equivalency pursuant to A.6, above.

 

2.    In the event that an NSF believes that the workload value that has been assigned to a course or offering is inadequate in light of the actual work required, the NSF shall perform the duties as assigned and may pursue the issue through the grievance procedure as specified in Article 32 - Grievance Procedure.

 

In any arbitration involving such a claim, the arbitratorıs authority shall be limited to determining whether the NSFıs assigned workload exceeds the department and/or campus maximum. The arbitrator shall have no authority to review whether the University allocated the proper IWC or equivalency to a course or instructional offering.