III   Faculty Ranks, Appointments, and Policies: University-wide

Nothing is more important to a university than the quality of its faculty, and this recognition informs the policies that underlie the appointment and support of Yale faculty at all ranks. The definition and standards for appointment at each rank and the procedures that govern appointments, reviews, and promotions constitute the means by which the fairness and quality of faculty appointments and promotions are ensured. The various forms of support for teaching and research described in this book are designed to enhance the effectiveness and development of individual faculty members and therefore the quality of the academic programs they create.