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 in a given term (exceptions available in Summer term).

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