Lengths of Appointments. All Research faculty will initially be appointed for one year and may be reappointed for additional periods as described herein, provided the length of any such appointments or reappointments shall be solely within the discretion of the University. Research faculty of all ranks will have their appointment renewed as outlined below if grant funding remains available and subject to favorable annual performance reviews. If the grant/contract funding is guaranteed for two or three years, the principal investigator, regardless of rank, shall receive a contract of the same length. Faculty appointed at the rank of Research Associate will receive a one year contract that is renewable annually. Faculty promoted to or appointed at the rank of Research Assistant Professor will receive a one- year contract that is renewable annually for an additional year. Faculty promoted to or appointed at the rank of Research Associate Professor will receive, at least, a one year contract that is renewable annually for an additional year. Faculty promoted to or appointed at the rank of Research Professor will receive, at least, a one year contract that is renewable annually for an additional year. Under exceptional circumstances, deemed by the Xxxxxxx to be in the interest of the institution, the University reserves the right to establish a longer initial appointment period for research faculty up to a maximum of five (5) years. Appointments and reappointments for research faculty are contingent upon available funding. If the restricted funding ceases, or if there is a significant change in the nature of the funded activity the appointment may be terminated or reduced in FTE provided written notice is received by the faculty member at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the funding. If such thirty (30) day notice is not given, the faculty member will receive pay for whatever notice has not been provided.
