Common use of Research Faculty Clause in Contracts

Research Faculty. This category of faculty may be appointed to any department/school or college based on external funding. The function of Research Faculty members is to dedicate their full professional commitment to research (and associated educational activities) in their department and college, under the terms of the grant or contract which provides their support. The salary, fringe benefits and indirect costs for these positions shall be paid from a grant, contract, or other soft money source. Research Faculty ranks are: Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, and Research Professor. (1) The search process and the initial appointment/selection shall be at the administration’s sole discretion and design. The bargaining unit members of the department/school or college without departments shall approve the initial appointment rank only. The ▇▇▇▇ will forward his/her recommendation regarding the appointment to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who makes the decision. (2) The Research Faculty member shall be eligible for rank and promotion on the basis of the following criteria: (a) Research faculty shall possess the terminal degree in accord with the applicable provisions in the current collective bargaining agreement. (b) Minimum standards for appointment at each faculty rank, in addition to the criterion of an earned doctorate specified above: (i) Research Assistant Professor. Appointment to the rank of assistant professor shall be based on evidence indicating a record of effectiveness and achievements in conducting research or creative activities. (ii) Research Associate Professor. Appointment or promotion to the rank of associate professor is based on evidence that the candidate possesses a sustained record of research or creative activities. In addition, the candidate shall demonstrate independence in the attainment of funding.