Section 8-A1410. APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBERS

 

1410.1The Dean shall make each appointment to the faculty in consultation with the appropriate committee or members of the faculty.

 

1410.2Recommendations for faculty appointments may be initiated by any member of the faculty or a committee of the faculty.

 

1410.3Each person appointed to the faculty shall have demonstrated a high degree of competence in his or her field or specialty of law and in the areas of teaching or practice of law relevant to the position to which he or she is appointed.

 

1410.4Appointments shall be consistent with the standards and criteria set forth in this chapter for promotion, rank, and tenure of the faculty members.

 

1410.5A person recommended for appointment to the faculty shall have the educational background and the professional experience needed for the position.

 

1410.6Criteria for appointment shall be based on the following:

 

(a)Earned degrees from accredited institutions appropriate to the teaching of law or clinical practice; experience in teaching and the practice of law; scholarly research and writing; and other professional achievements, credentials, and experience relevant to the mission of the School of Law;

 

(b)Classroom teaching ability;

 

(c)Where appropriate to the position for which the person is being considered, competence and experience related to the conduct and supervision of clinical programs; and

 

(d)Potential for scholarship, professional growth, and standing.

 

1410.7The criteria for appointment set forth in this section shall be applied with increasing stringency at each higher faculty rank.

 

1410.8The terms and conditions of appointment shall be specified in a letter of appointment signed by the Dean and the appointee.

 

1410.9A regular full-time appointment may be made up to two (2) years before the effective date of service specified in the appointment.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 4290 (June 10, 1988).