Overloads

Overview

Monetary overload compensation is defined as payment received from or through Ohio University beyond the contract amount specified for the person's full-time services to the institution. 

In accordance with Ohio University Faculty Handbook Section II.N, faculty members cannot earn, from all sources connected with Ohio University, more than twenty-five percent (25%) beyond the salary amount specified for their full time services to the institution. Overload teaching rates are determined by each academic college.

Overloads Exceeding 25% of Salary Require Additional Approval

Overload contracts are entered using the Individual Compensation Distribution (ICD) System. Any contract causing an employee to exceed the 25% maximum will automatically route to the vice provost for faculty affairs for approval.

Compensation earned during periods when an individual is not under full-time contract, such as during summer session teaching or during a summer research contract for faculty on 9-month contracts, is not considered overload compensation and does not count toward the 25% maximum.

Information regarding how to process overloads at or under the 25% maximum, can be found on the Payroll website.