Overload Assignments

Overload teaching assignments arise from extraordinary and unforeseen staffing circumstance and should not expected by a faculty member each term as part of their normal teaching assignment. Compensation for teaching overload at Kent State Ashtabula is governed by the policy described in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. In situations where there is a choice between using a temporary faculty member or assigning overload to a full-time faculty member, the decision shall be made by the Dean. Faculty are not required to accept an overload teaching assignment.

Compensation for any overload assignments regardless of the term is paid the faculty member during the spring term each academic year in accordance to practices established by the Regional Campus System.