Appendix C
PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE FACULTY OF
I. Selection and Appointment of New Faculty
A. Determination of Number and Nature of Positions
Needed allocation of positions is the prerogative of
the vice chancellor for academic affairs, the vice chancellor for health
sciences and the vice chancellor for student life, as appropriate.
The unit administrator is responsible for
recommending through administrative channels to the vice chancellor for
academic affairs, the vice chancellor for health sciences, or the vice
chancellor for student life the number and nature of positions needed to carry
on the functions of the unit.
The unit administrator, in keeping with the mission
of the unit and the institutional context, shall follow the provisions of the
unit code in making recommendations concerning the number and nature of
positions needed.
B. Selection Procedure
The unit administrator shall notify the unit
personnel committee of the number and nature of positions allocated to the
unit. The actual selection process must then proceed in accordance with Appendix D, Tenure and Promotion Policies
and Procedures and Part VI, General
Personnel Information, the most recently revised Affirmative Action Plan,
and applicable unit code provisions.
C. General
Criteria[2]
For appointment, as well as reappointment and
promotion, the faculty member is evaluated on potential or achievements in:
·
Teaching
·
Creative Activity/Research
·
Service to the university, the profession, and the
community.
1. Teaching
2. Creative Activity/Research
3. Service
D. Requirements for ranks and titles
1. General
Provisions
Appointments are made at the academic ranks of
instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, and professor. These are
the only ranks which may involve a permanent tenure commitment. Appointments to
all other titles are for a definite term and do not involve a permanent tenure
commitment.
The following are the minimum required qualifications
which may be considered when making appointments.
2. Ranks of
Tenure-Track appointments
Instructor
·
has evidence of a sound educational background for the
specific position, or has
equivalent professional experience
·
has completed most or all the requirements for the
appropriate terminal degree
·
has demonstrable proof that the degree will be obtained
within a short period of time as agreed upon by the academic unit and the
appointing officer
·
has demonstrated potential for effective teaching
·
has demonstrated potential for effective clinical practice
in disciplines where appropriate
Assistant Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous rank
·
holds the appropriate terminal degree, as evaluated by the
academic unit and affirmed by the appointing officer and the profession
concerned
·
shows evidence of potential for continued professional
growth in teaching effectiveness, creative activity, or research
·
has ability and willingness to participate in departmental,
college, and university affairs
·
has membership in professional organizations
·
has demonstrated expertise in clinical practice in
disciplines where appropriate
Associate Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous rank
·
has demonstrated teaching effectiveness
·
has a record of creative or research activity resulting in
publication or comparable productivity
·
has demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in
department, college, and university affairs
·
has a record of effective service to the profession
·
has a record of effective clinical practice in disciplines
where appropriate
Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous rank
·
has an established record of excellence in teaching
·
has a significant record of creative or research activity resulting
in publication or comparable productivity
·
has demonstrated excellent ability and willingness to
participate in department, college, and university affairs
·
has a record of significant service to the profession
·
has a record of effective clinical practice in disciplines
where appropriate
3. Titles of
Fixed-Term Appointments
a. Faculty
with duties primarily in instruction
Teaching Instructor
·
holds, at a minimum, a master’s degree appropriate to the area
of instruction, or has equivalent professional experience
·
has demonstrated potential for effective teaching
Teaching Assistant Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous title
·
holds the appropriate terminal degree, as evaluated by the
academic unit and affirmed by the appointing officer and the profession
concerned
·
has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching
Teaching Associate Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous title
·
has demonstrated superior teaching ability
·
engages in professional development activities
Teaching Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous title
·
has demonstrated excellence in teaching
·
engages in professional development activities
·
has demonstrated a degree of proficiency sufficient to
establish an excellent reputation among colleagues
·
is qualified and competent in mentoring others (such as
graduate students, teaching instructors, etc.)
b. Faculty
with duties primarily in research
Research faculty are typically externally funded. Research
faculty are encouraged to give seminars and teach occasional courses in their
specialty. Teaching is at the discretion of the unit and the availability of
funds.
Research Instructor
·
holds a minimum of a master’s degree appropriate for the
specific position or has equivalent professional experience
·
has demonstrated potential for effective research
·
should be capable of carrying out individual research or
should be trained in research procedures
·
should have had the experience and specialized training
necessary to develop and interpret data required for success in such research
projects as may be undertaken
Research Assistant Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous title
·
holds the appropriate terminal degree, as evaluated by the
academic unit and affirmed by the appointing officer and the profession
concerned
·
has demonstrated effectiveness in research
·
is qualified and competent to direct the work of others
(such as technicians, graduate students, etc)
Research Associate Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous title
·
has extensive successful experience in scholarly or creative
endeavors
·
has the ability to propose, develop, and manage major
research projects
Research Professor.
·
has qualifications of the previous title
·
has demonstrated a degree of proficiency sufficient to
establish an excellent reputation among colleagues
·
has demonstrated scholarly production in research,
publications, professional achievements or other distinguished and creative
activity
c. Faculty
with duties primarily in clinical teaching
Clinical Instructor
·
holds, at a minimum, a graduate degree appropriate for the
specific position or has equivalent professional experience
·
has demonstrated potential in clinical practice and teaching
in the field
Clinical Assistant Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous title
·
holds the appropriate professional degree, as evaluated by
the academic unit and affirmed by the appointing officer and the profession
concerned
·
has training and experience in an area of specialization
·
has demonstrated expertise in clinical practice and teaching
in the field
Clinical Associate Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous title
·
has extensive successful experience in clinical or
professional practice in a field of specializations, or in a subdivision of the
field, and in working with and/or directing others (such as professionals,
faculty members, graduate students, etc) in clinical activities in the field
·
has demonstrated superior teaching ability
Clinical Professor
·
has qualifications of the previous title
·
has demonstrated a degree of sustained excellence in
clinical practice and teaching sufficient to establish an outstanding
reputation among colleagues
d. Additional
faculty titles
Artist-in-Residence; Writer-in-Residence. These
titles may be used to designate temporary appointments, at any salary and
experience level, of persons who are serving for a limited time or part-time,
and who are not intended to be considered for professorial appointment.
Adjunct Instructor; Adjunct Assistant Professor;
Adjunct Associate Professor; Adjunct Professor. These titles are used to
appoint outstanding persons who have a primary employment responsibility
outside the university or in a different department in the university, and who bring
some specific professional expertise to the academic program. These positions
are typically unfunded.
Affiliate Instructor; Affiliate Assistant Professor;
Affiliate Associate Professor; Affiliate Professor. These titles are used in
the School of Medicine to appoint outstanding persons who have a primary
employment responsibility outside the university and who bring some specific
professional expertise to the academic program. These positions are typically
unfunded.
Visiting Instructor; Visiting Assistant Professor;
Visiting Associate Professor; Visiting Professor. The prefix “visiting” before
an academic title is used to designate a short-term full or part time
appointment without tenure. Therefore the visiting title shall not be used for
periods of time beyond the initial contract period. It shall be used only for
those fixed-term faculty members who are visitors, temporary replacements, or
for whose disciplines the institution in good faith expects to have only a
short-term need. Use of the visiting title for an individual for more than 3
years is a misuse of this title.
4. Emeritus
status
The titles “emeritus” and “emerita” will be conferred
upon those retired faculty, including those on Phased Retirement, who have made
a significant contribution to the university through a long and distinguished
record of scholarship, teaching, and/or service.
E. Initial
Appointment
Appointment to the faculty is made by the chancellor
or his/her designee.[3] Criteria for evaluation of faculty performance
shall be provided in writing and discussed before initial employment. A record of this discussion shall be placed
in the faculty member's personnel file.
Any action conferring permanent tenure with the initial appointment
requires approval of the board of trustees. The initial contract shall be
signed by the chancellor, or his designee, and the appointee. This contract
shall be accompanied by and elaborated on by a letter signed by the chancellor,
or his designee, and a letter signed by the unit administrator.
The chancellor's letter shall specify rank or title;
salary; length of appointment; and tenure status, whether fixed term,
probationary term appointment, or appointment with permanent tenure (ECU Faculty Manual, Appendix D). The unit
administrator's letter shall establish the specific conditions of employment.
[1]For other policies and procedures dealing with faculty
appointments, see ECU Faculty Manual,
Appendix D.
[2]These criteria are not designed to be used for persons with
administrative rank to evaluate their administrative service. Criteria for that purpose shall be developed
by proper administrative authority.
[3]Reference to the chancellor's designee shall include and be
limited to the vice chancellor of academic affairs, vice chancellor for student
life, or the vice chancellor for health sciences.