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 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.
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 xxxxxxx 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 Xxxx. 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 Xxxx. Research Professors are eligible to apply for University research funding. Eligibility 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).
