Research Professor Clause Samples
The Research Professor clause defines the terms and conditions under which an individual is appointed to the position of Research Professor within an academic institution. Typically, this clause outlines the responsibilities, expectations, and evaluation criteria specific to the research-focused role, which may differ from those of teaching faculty. For example, it may specify requirements for securing research funding, publishing scholarly work, or supervising graduate students. The core function of this clause is to clearly delineate the unique duties and standards associated with the Research Professor position, ensuring both the institution and the appointee understand their respective obligations and expectations.
Research Professor. Appointment or promotion to the rank of professor is based on evidence of an outstanding record as a scholar or creative artist. In addition, the candidate shall be self-funded.
Research Professor. A Research Associate Professor who has served at the rank for five (5) years with positive evaluations may be considered for promotion to Research Professor. Promotion processes will be the same as those approved by departments/programs for promotion of tenure-track faculty to the rank, except that criteria will be based on the annual letters of appointment that specify expectations. Research Associate Professors who are not recommended for promotion may, at the discretion of the department chair/program director, have their appointments extended at the existing rank. Appointments to the rank of Research Professor may occur as the result of a recruitment process for either vacancies or appointments of opportunity should the candidate’s qualifications warrant such consideration.
Research Professor. In special circumstances (typically involving opportunities for funding from external granting agencies to underwrite a specific research project), the University reserves the right to assign to an emeritus or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ faculty member the additional title of Research Associate Professor or Research Professor. Appointment as a Research Associate Professor or Professor carries a two- year term and is renewable upon application by the faculty member, with the support of the department, to the appropriate ▇▇▇▇. Reappointment is contingent upon evidence of continued active research and efforts to obtain external funding. This title does not carry with it either compensation or benefits. Although no longer an employee of the University, in conjunction with external funding and continuing research, a Research Associate Professor or Professor is eligible for University support beyond the level typically provided for emeriti(ae) faculty—e.g., office space, use of a computer, access to student workers. Such support is contingent upon availability and must be negotiated between the Research Professor and her or his sponsoring department, with the approval of the department chair and the ▇▇▇▇. Research Professors are eligible to apply for University research funding. Emeriti(ae) Professors and Associate Professors are eligible to apply for the title of Research Professor i f they • are actively seeking external funding to support continuing research or creative activity, • have departmental or programmatic support for the appointment, and • remain willing to teach courses occasionally for the sponsoring department or School (for appropriate compensation).
Research Professor appointments are normally initiated by an academic department or by a research institute or center, and each individual shall have a primary assignment to an existing academic department for the purposes of AFT and Faculty Senate representation and advocacy. In special situations Research Professor appointments can be initiated by the Vice President for Research with the objective to have these individuals housed in a department or institute at a later date, subject to approval by the ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Appointments to the Research Professor titles that are sponsored by a research institute or center can be co- sponsored by an academic department that will be the beneficiary of the potential contributions of the research faculty member in advising and mentoring of graduate
Research Professor. In addition to the qualifications required of the Associate Research Professor, appointees shall have demonstrated superior accomplishments to establish an excellent reputation among national or international colleagues. Appointees should have a record of outstanding scholarly production in research, publications, professional achievements or exhibit excellence in research leadership. Appointment to this non-tenure- track faculty rank is dependent on extramural funding that supports the salary and fringe benefits of the individual and excellence in performance.
a) They shall not be eligible for tenure. (Articles XVII, 18.1, Article XIX and XX of this contract do not apply nor do any statements regarding tenure such as but not limited to 15.6.1 (i).
b) They shall not participate in tenure decisions for tenure track faculty.
c) All fringe benefits costs (including but not limited to health, group insurance, retirement contributions) shall be shared in accordance with salary distributions.
d) Research faculty shall not be eligible for sabbatical, educational or graduate study leaves (Article 21.1, 21.2).
e) Non-reappointment of non-tenure track research faculty shall occur when extramural grant funding ends. Appointment of a non-tenure track research faculty shall end if the faculty does not fulfill the obligations of a grant.
f) Non-tenure track faculty may participate in all department and/or college matters other than those explicitly excluded in this Article with the approval of the Department and/or the College as appropriate.
g) Non-tenure track assistant research professors shall be reviewed annually. Non-tenure track associate research professors shall be reviewed every other year except that a review shall be conducted whenever requested by the faculty, department chair, or ▇▇▇▇. Non-tenure track research professors shall be reviewed every four