Research Faculty Appointments
When research faculty are appointed, please use the Recommendation for Research Faculty Appointment Form (PDF).
Please refer to the Calendar of Board of Trustees Meetings when submitting a research appointment so that it may be approved in a timely fashion.
The complete appointment paperwork package should include:
- The Recommendation for Research Faculty Appointment Form (PDF)
- A Biographical Data Form (PDF)
- A current vita (no more than 3 months old)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Patent Policy Agreement signed by candidate (payroll for full-time faculty will not be approved without this)
Following is a list of the data elements that are required to be completed:
1) Name
Use the format last, first, middle initial. Please include exactly as it is written on the candidate's vita.
2) University Identification Number
List the faculty UID number.
3) Academic Year
Indicate the Academic Year for which the appointment is proposed.
4) School/Department
List the academic unit and department name. Commonly used acronyms are acceptable.
5) Rank
List the academic rank proposed.
6) Percent Time
Indicate the full-time equivalency as a percentage: 75% and above is full-time; 74% and below is part-time.
7) Appointment Period
Use the format month/day/year for start- and end-date of the appointment.
- Total Salary
Indicate total amount the faculty member is expected to receive. - Funding Sources
List all budgeted funding sources and amounts, e.g. unit-department-object code-source.
10) Chair's Evaluation
In the space allotted on the form, provide a brief statement from the Chair of the department which includes an evaluation of the faculty member's qualifications and other professional activities.
11) Dean's Evaluation
In the space allotted on the form, provide a brief statement from the Dean which includes a justification for the position.
12) Signatures
The Chair and Dean must sign and date the form. A signed copy will be returned as official administrative approval.
Please Note: Follow the above link to the online version of the form. Click on the save icon on the toolbar to download the form to your computer. Use Adobe Acrobat to open, complete, and save the form so you can go back to it. Print the completed form and obtain appropriate signatures on the printed copy. Forward the signed copy of the form, with relevant supporting materials, to the Office of the Provost.