Adjuncts may be paid per student due to low enrollment.
Article 9.6 of the CBA outlines an option for paying the adjunct per student rather than cancelling the course:
If a bargaining unit member is notified that a class is being canceled as a result of low enrollment, the bargaining unit member in his/her discretion may agree to teach the class for reduced compensation, provided the compensation is at least $120 per student per credit. The University may either proceed with or may cancel the class at its discretion, subject to the cancellation provisions of this Article. If there is an offer to the bargaining unit member to teach a low enrollment class for reduced compensation, he/she shall have up to two days to decide whether to accept the offer.
For the Job Form...
Be sure to notate on the job form that the adjunct is being paid per student due to low enrollment. If there is no justification on the job form, the HR Technician will bring the adjunct up to the appropriate step, in compliance with the CBA.
If the number of students changes later, submit the appropriate Increase/Reduction in Assignment (IFTE/RFTE) job form and appointment letter.
United Academics - Adjuncts (UNAD)
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