Part-time Faculty Handbook

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The purpose of the Part-Time Lecturers Handbook is to provide a source where Part-Time Lecturers (PTLs) can access information they need quickly and easily.

I. Background & General Information

Virtual Orientation - the Employee Success Center has created a virtual orientation for PTLs with important need-to-know information to start your time at the University of Louisville!

  • UofL General Information phone number: 502-852-5555
  • Introduction to UofL - Includes the university's history, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement
  • Board of Trustees
  • Parking Information
  • Cardinal Card - Your UofL ID card and related benefits
  • Ombuds Office: The Ombuds Office at the University of Louisville serves all employees of the university including administrators, faculty, staff, and post-doctoral fellows. The Ombuds will serve as the initial point of contact for employees who have disputes. The role of the Ombuds is to help employees resolve differences informally through discussion and referral to other conflict resolution venues when appropriate.

Faculty & Staff Landing Page

Your Accounts - Email, Blackboard, etc.
Human Resources
Employee Success & Professional Development
Operations & Business Support
Health & Safety
Policies

Payment - Helpful Info

  • There must be a signed contract in place before payment can be submitted. Payment will typically be processed as Period Activity Pay, paid out monthly over the indicated term. Please note, the timeframe for payments must fall within the timeframe worked. Courses taught over a partial term must be paid out within that designated timeframe, payments cannot be made across the full term.
  • When checking your pay (refer to the Reading your Paycheck/Payslip Quick Reference Guide) you can also find the pay information by going to your profile, selecting Compensation (note: if you work with multiple departments you will have multiple Lecturer/Contract job profiles - you can swap between positions by selecting the blue arrows beside the job profile and choosing another position), and here you can access current and historical period activity pay information. Look here for comments with course details if you think you may have issues with your pay to confirm which course has the error.
  • Emergency Payroll Payments - in the event of a missed payment, reach out to your Department Chair regarding the status of pay in Workday and to submit the Special Check Request form if needed.

Benefits

Check our overview of PTL Benefits for some additional information regarding options available to eligible PTLs and what to expect come Summer Term.

II. Teaching Information & Resources

III. Instructional & Clerical Resources

Each department is responsible for policy on the following items:

  • Instructional Support
  • Supplies
  • Mailbox
  • Office Space
  • Office Hours
  • Keys
  • Use of Computers
  • Copying Procedures
  • Evaluation of Faculty Performance
  • Long-distance phone calls relating to students
  • Some items required to be included in your syllabus

Libraries: See all University Library hours, borrowing privileges, reserve a room, learn about Faculty support, and more

Other Resources

IV. Part-time Lectures Involvement in University Government

Part-time Lecturers Listserv: This is a moderated listserv that is a forum for announcements and news from the Faculty Senate, as well as for discussions among part-time lecturers about issues of interest and concern to us all. To be added to the list, please email Roy Fuller.

If you have any suggestions or comments, please email the Office of the Provost.