Q: Does my employer have rights to the teaching materials I have prepared at home on my own computer and on my own time?
I am an adjunct lecturer at a university in California. My employment status is part time and varies from quarter to quarter. I have evidence that all my teaching materials including lectures, power point slides, quizzes, exams, etc. are readily available for download from a University server.
A: Unfortunately, they might because the materials were created during the scope and course of employment for the purpose why you were hired. You may want to check your employment agreement if you have one because ther usually is a clause regarding the ownership of intellectual property.
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It is all about the contract. check what they keep and how much they will enforce it.
they may waive it or license it back to you.
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