Workload Template

The Comparative Literature Workload Template is available for use by GEs and Instructors. Either the GE or the instructor may initiate the form.

How to Use the Template

Excerpt from the CBA: Article 9

Section 5. The University encourages GTFs and their supervisors to communicate as needed concerning the GTF’s work assignment to ensure that GTFs receive appropriate guidance and supervision.

Each department or employing unit will provide a workload allocation form for voluntary use by GTFs and their supervisors. The purpose of the workload allocation form is to foster clear communication and transparency of expectations. The workload allocation form will identify the specific work duties that comprise the GTF’s assignment and the anticipated amount of time the GTF will spend on each specified work duty. It may be revised by the GTF and the GTF’s supervisor as needed throughout the GTF’s appointment. If a supervisor and GTF use the workload allocation form, the supervisor shall be available to discuss potential revisions of the workload allocation form. If used, the GTF will be provided a copy of each completed workload allocation form and any revisions to the workload allocation form.

A variance or deviation from the allocated amount of time for each specific work duty does not constitute a violation of this Agreement and may not be grieved. However, GTFs are encouraged to notify their supervisors as soon as is practicable during the academic term if they anticipate their total work assignment will exceed their FTE. A Union representative shall be allowed to attend a meeting between the GTF and the GTF’s supervisor for the purpose of reviewing the GTF’s workload allocation form to determine whether the GTF’s specific work duties will result in the GTF working in excess of the GTF’s assigned FTE.

Within three months (one term) of the end of an assignment, the GTF has the right to make recommendations about the workload allocation for their specific work assignment(s). Recommendations may be submitted in writing or the GTF may request to meet with their supervisor or other department representative to provide the recommendations verbally. Subject to the limitations provided for under state and federal law, including, but not limited to, the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, all recommendations submitted in writing by a GTF or supervisor and any workload allocation form voluntarily submitted to the Employing Unit by a GTF or supervisor will be retained by the Employing Unit for no less than four years and will be made available to any GTF in the unit upon request.