Section 8-B1410. APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBERS

 

1410.1Each appointment to the faculty shall be made in consultation with the appropriate academic official, departmental chairperson, and members of the department.

 

1410.2Recommendations for all faculty appointments shall be initiated by the department of instruction in which the appointment is sought.

 

1410.3Appointments shall be consistent with the standards and criteria set forth in this chapter for promotion, rank, and tenure of faculty members.

 

1410.4A person recommended for appointment to the faculty shall have the educational background and the professional experience needed for the position.

 

1410.5Criteria for appointment shall be based on the following:

 

(a)Earned degrees from accredited institutions appropriate to the field of employment or other appropriate credentials, in addition to employment experience and professional achievements;

 

(b)Teaching competence;

 

(c)Potential for scholarship, professional growth, and standing; and

 

(d)Length of service.

 

1410.6The criteria for appointment shall be applied with increasing stringency at each higher academic rank.

 

1410.7The terms and conditions of appointment shall be specified in a letter of appointment.

 

1410.8A regular full-time appointment may be made up to two (2) years before the effective date of service specified in the appointment.