What is the Teaching Overload Policy?
State Board policy (BP 3-80) defines teaching overload for regular faculty as “a duty assignment (such as a discrete course) in addition to the faculty members academic year teaching load.” The policy advises that such assignments “should be limited so as not to erode the professionalism of the faculty member.” Therefore, at the Community College of Aurora, overload assignments are given only in extenuating circumstances. The respective Dean shall determine the need for an overload. Pay for an overload course assignment shall be at the regular faculty member’s part-time rate (i.e., summer session rate). Adjunct faculty are allowed to teach up to 25 credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters), and up to 10 credits in the summer. Overloads, beyond these credit limits, are allowed only in extenuating circumstances. The respective Dean shall determine the need for an overload. Please note: An adjuncts teaching load and any supplementary contractual work may not exceed the 25 cred
