Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) - GE Workload/Hours

Workloads for GEs shall be prorated on the percentage basis of Full Time Equivalent (FTE). To determine the hours required per term for a particular GE position with an FTE not shown below, multiply the FTE by 438, as per the current GTFF Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

Please note the following: 

  • GEs may be employed for a total FTE between .20 (.25 starting Fall 2024) and .49 each term. Exceptions are possible in the Summer; more information is available here
  • GEs are paid on a salary basis, not hourly, and the FTE is calculated based on the total number of hours they are expected to work during the term. 
  • The hours per week listed below are based on a typical 11-week academic term, but actual schedules may vary from week to week based on agreed-upon duties of the position. 
  • GEs are encouraged to notify their supervisors at any time during the quarter if their GE assignments require hours in excess of assigned FTE. 
  • GEs will not be asked to work more than 15% of one quarter's total FTE assignment in any one week, except by mutual agreement of the GE and the supervisor in advance of such an assignment.
  • GEs may also work as student hourly employees in addition to their GE appointments. However, all work may not exceed .49 FTE during the academic year.

FTE to Hours Guidelines

FTE

total Hours per Term

Average Hours Per Week
(based on 11 Weeks Per Term)

.20

88

8

.25 (effective Fall 2024, this is the minimum allowable FTE)

110

10

.30

131

12

.35

153

14

.40

175

16

.49

215

19