Appointments for Faculty
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The University offers the types of appointments described below, and summarized on the Specifications for Appointment chart.
| Specifications for Appointment Categories |
| Categories of Appointment |
Minimum Degree Required |
Category of Position Type |
Standard load (per year) |
Length of appointment during probationary period |
Length of Probationary Period |
Eligible for Change in Status |
Eligible for Promotion |
Eligible for Travel Funds/ FR&D Funds |
| Tenured |
Doctorate* |
Permanent |
24 Hours |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
To Professor |
Yes |
| Tenure Track |
Doctorate* |
Permanent |
24 Hours |
1 year |
4, 5 or 6 years |
Tenure |
To Associate Professor |
Yes |
| Continuing |
Doctorate* |
Permanent |
24 Hours |
1 year |
4 years |
Continuance Decision |
To Associate Professor and to Professor |
Yes |
| Lecture Track |
Masters |
Permanent |
26-28 Hours |
1 year |
4 years |
Continuance Decision |
To Senior Lecturer |
Yes |
| Visiting Appointment |
Masters |
Permanent |
24 Hours |
Annually for up to 3 years (May be renewed annually for up to 3 additional years) |
n/a |
May apply for Tenure Track, Continuing Track or Lecture Track, if available |
n/a |
Travel and FR&D non-sabbatical funds |
| Limited Term |
Masters |
Temporary |
24 Hours |
Annually for up to 4 years total |
n/a |
May apply for Tenure Track, Continuing Track or Lecture Track, if available |
n/a |
Travel funds at Dean’s discretion |
| Part-Time |
Meet SACS requirements |
Temporary |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Librarian |
ALA Accredited MLS or MSIS |
Permanent |
n/a |
3 months |
4 years |
Continuance Decision |
To Associate Librarian and to Senior Librarian |
n/a |
*Or terminal degree in the field or unusual experiences/accomplishments