XII.G   Adjunct Faculty Ranks

Professor Adjunct, Associate Professor Adjunct, and Assistant Professor Adjunct. These ranks are intended for the appointment of persons whose interests, as well as the interests of the University, are served by their continuing in a professional capacity outside the University while teaching less than full time. Adjunct faculty members do not serve as the principal advisers of dissertations or vote on faculty appointments. With the approval of the chair and the Dean or the Dean's designate, they may become principal investigators of grants.

Appointments are made for terms of up to three years at the rank of assistant professor and five years at the rank of associate professor or professor. Following department review, they may be renewed upon the recommendation of the department. Such renewal is made without the expectation or the promise of tenure. The adjunct faculty rank to which a candidate may be appointed or promoted reflects the individual's accomplishments and distinction. There is no limit to the number of terms a faculty member may serve at this rank, but there is no entitlement to reappointment. Reappointment is dependent on the continued budgetary authorization of the position, the teaching needs of the department, and the performance of the individual.

Professor Adjunct, Associate Professor Adjunct, and Assistant Professor Adjunct. These ranks are intended for the appointment of persons whose interests, as well as the interests of the University, are served by their continuing in a professional capacity outside the University while teaching less than full time. Adjunct faculty members do not serve as the principal advisers of dissertations or vote on faculty appointments. With the approval of the chair and the Dean or the Dean's designate, they may become principal investigators of grants.

Appointments are made for terms of up to three years at the rank of assistant professor and five years at the rank of associate professor or professor. Following department review, they may be renewed upon the recommendation of the department. Such renewal is made without the expectation or the promise of tenure. The adjunct faculty rank to which a candidate may be appointed or promoted reflects the individual's accomplishments and distinction. There is no limit to the number of terms a faculty member may serve at this rank, but there is no entitlement to reappointment. Reappointment is dependent on the continued budgetary authorization of the position, the teaching needs of the department, and the performance of the individual.