FULL-TIME EQUIVALENCY (FTE)
For GTFs, 1.0 FTE is equivalent to a maximum of 438 hours per term. GTF appointments, however are limited to fewer hours. The minimum allowable GTF appointment is .20 FTE for a full term and the maximum is. 49 FTE per term. Any exceptions to the .49 FTE limit must be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School and few are granted. See Article 21, Salary, in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
To determine the maximum number of hours per term a GTF can be expected to work, multiply the position's actual FTE by 438 (the hours per term at 1.0 FTE). For example, .49 x 438= 215. This means that at .49 FTE, a GTF can be expected to work a maximum of 215 hours. Here are some other FTE-to-hours calculations:
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENCY (FTE)
| FTE | Hours per Term | Hours per Week (11 weeks in a term) |
|---|---|---|
| .20 | 88 | 8 |
| .25 | 110 | 10 |
| .30 | 131 | 12 |
| .35 | 153 | 14 |
| .40 | 175 | 16 |
| .49 | 215 | 19 |
TERM DATES
Please use term dates whenever appropriate:
- Fall.......... Sept. 16 - Dec. 15
- Winter...... Dec. 16 - Mar. 15
- Spring.......Mar. 16 - Jun. 15
- Summer... Jun. 16 - Sep. 15
DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION
Payroll Deadlines With the exception of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) and administrative units, PRFs must first be checked by your Dean's Office before being forwarded to the Graduate School. The Graduate School, after processing each PRF, will forward it to the Payroll Office.
Graduate School Deadlines Because of the high volume of appointments processed, there are set deadlines for when PRFs and GTF appointment contracts for start-of-term appointments are due to the Graduate School. They are:
- Winter 2010 appointments...... November 18, 2009
- Spring 2010 appointments...... February 12, 2010
- Summer 2010 appointments... May 7, 2010
- Fall 2010 appointments........... Mid-July (TBA)
LEVELS OF APPOINTMENT
In the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the definitions for the three levels of GTF appointments are as follows:
- GTF I: Regularly enrolled graduate students admitted to a graduate degree program or doctoral students who are not eligible for a GTF II or GTF III appointment.
- GTF II: Regularly enrolled graduate students who have A) a master's degree in the same or cognate field, B) successfully completed a qualifying examination, or C) completed 45 credit hours toward a doctoral degree and have written recommendation of the head of their major department.
- GTF III: Regularly enrolled doctoral students who have been advanced to candidacy.
These appointments translate to grade codes for the PRF:
GRADE CODES FOR THE PRF
| GTF 1 | GTF 2 | GFT 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching | GT1 | GT2 | GT3 |
| Research | GR1 | GR2 | GR3 |
| Administrative | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 |
A Payroll Accounting Web (PAW) page may be used for grant-funded positions. Please visit the HRIS forms page.
SALARY & PAY-RATES
2009-2010
| Minimum GTF Salaries 2009-2010 |
(Effective Date: September 16, 2009) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GTF I | GTF II | GTF III | |
| Monthly Rate (@1.0 FTE) | 2,569.11 | 2,901.56 | 3,064.56 |
| Annual Rate (@1.0 FTE) | 23,122.00 | 26,114.00 | 27,581.00 |
| Actual FTE: | Monthly Rate | ||
| 0.20 | 513.82 | 580.31 | 612.91 |
| 0.30 | 770.73 | 870.47 | 919.37 |
| 0.40 | 1,027.64 | 1,160.62 | 1,225.82 |
| 0.49 | 1,258.86 | 1,421.76 | 1,501.63 |
2008-2009
| Minimum GTF Salaries 2008-2009 |
(Effective Date: September 16, 2008) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GTF I | GTF II | GTF III | |
| Monthly Rate (@1.0 FTE) | 2,470.33 | 2,790.00 | 2,946.67 |
| Annual Rate (@1.0 FTE) | 22,233.00 | 25,110.00 | 26,520.00 |
| Actual FTE: | Monthly Rate | ||
| 0.20 | 494.07 | 558.00 | 589.33 |
| 0.30 | 741.10 | 837.00 | 884.00 |
| 0.40 | 988.13 | 1,116.00 | 1,178.67 |
| 0.49 | 1,210.46 | 1,367.10 | 1,443.87 |
CALCULATION OF MONTHLY SALARY RATE
- 9-month appointment.... (Annual rate/9) x FTE
- 12-month appointment... (Annual rate/12) x FTE