Adjunct Faculty Limitations

Policy

Adjunct is a faculty position that is considered temporary, part-time, and non-benefits eligible. It is paid per credit hours taught. These individuals may be appointed to teach one or more courses or workshops for a maximum of nine credits per fall and winter semesters and six credits per spring semester for a total of no more than 24 credits in any calendar year.

Implementation

1.1 Automatic Termination

All adjunct faculty members will be terminated after three consecutive non-teaching semesters unless they are scheduled to teach in the following semester.

1.2 Break in Service

Periods where they are not scheduled to teach, but are still listed as active employees, are viewed as breaks in service during which they will be credited up to 501 hours of service per year.

1.3 Other Part-Time Employment

If adjunct faculty members receive a part-time offer for employment from another church-affiliated employer or an offer to be an adjunct faculty for a Church Educational System institution, they will be terminated in the BYU–Hawaii system immediately. See the Conflict of Interest and Part-Time One Employer policies.

1.4 Hours Taught by Employees

Adjuncts who are full-time BYUH employees, exempt or hourly, and wish to teach as adjuncts for the university must follow the following guidelines:

• Full-time employees are permitted to teach one course, preferably not exceeding 3 credit hours. Teaching more than 3 credit hours as a one-time exception requires prior approval from the employee’s supervisor and the associate academic vice president for faculty.
• Supervisors must ensure that teaching does not interfere with the employee's primary role. Employees may work through their lunch hour to help balance their primary job responsibilities with adjunct teaching.
• It is not necessary for staff members to allocate dedicated time exclusively for office hours. Office hours can be conducted live or through email, text, or other forms of communication, allowing staff to focus on their primary responsibilities.

Disclaimer

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