Faculty Affairs

(Research)

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(Research)

(Research) faculty contribute to their department primarily through the conduct of biologically or medically related research. They may contribute to teaching activities by guiding undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in research and/or by participation in courses at the discretion of the department chair. (Research) faculty conduct their activities in a University-affiliated hospital and/or at the University.

(Research) faculty have full voting rights. Financial support for (Research) faculty must come from external sources or the hospitals; the University is not obligated to fund their salaries, fringe benefits, or research support. The employment support letter for (Research) faculty must specifically state that the appointment is contingent upon external funding. 

Assistant Professor of (Department) (Research):

A faculty member who has demonstrated potential or ability for conducting high-quality research as evidenced by scholarly publication in peer-reviewed journals, grant funding, and/or professional service to the outside scientific community. Appointment at this rank is for a term of up to three years and may be renewed, depending on the needs of the department.

Associate Professor of (Department) (Research):

A faculty member who has established an independent or collaborative, productive research program, with a reasonable assurance of continuity or productivity. The individual must have a national reputation in his/her area of research. Teaching, advising and/or mentoring and service contributions to the University, its affiliates or the profession will be given positive consideration when a substantial role can be documented. Appointment at this rank is for a term of up to five years and may be renewed, depending on the needs of the department.

Professor of (Department) (Research):

A faculty member who has established an independent or collaborative program of high-quality, productive research supported by sustained, significant, external, peer-reviewed grants and who has continued to demonstrate research productivity since the appointment or previous promotion. For faculty in disciplines where collaborative, team-based research is the standard, the contribution should be substantive and distinct. An international reputation for research in his/her area of expertise is required. Teaching, advising, and/or mentoring and service contributions to the University, its affiliates and the profession will be given positive consideration where a substantial role can be documented. Appointment at this rank is for a term of up to five years and may be renewed, depending on the needs of the department.