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Oklahoma State University Chapter of AAUP
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to be tenured or on the tenure-track to join?
No. AAUP is the professional organization for anyone involved in teaching and/or research regardless of the title assigned by administration.
2. What is considered a 100% teaching load?
AAUP recognizes 12 credit hours per semester (four courses worth three credit hours each) as a full-time teaching load.
3. Is it expensive to join?
No. Membership fees are based on income. So you can join for as little as $5 per month. For more information, go to http://www.aaup.org/membership/join
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