Faculty workload encompasses the distribution of duties related to teaching, research, service, and administration. It is used to ensure equity, set expectations, and manage institutional resources effectively.
The total set of responsibilities assigned to a faculty member, often measured in workload units or hours.
The number of courses or credit hours a faculty member is assigned to teach.
The time or effort allocated for scholarly research or creative activity.
Responsibilities related to committee work, student advising, or community engagement.
Institutional guidelines that define expected workload distribution by faculty type or rank.
A reduction in teaching load granted for administrative duties, research, or special projects.
With the rise of hybrid instruction and cross-disciplinary collaboration, institutions are revising workload formulas to reflect actual effort and role diversity. Dashboards and workload planning tools are increasingly used for transparency.