Officers of Research. All Officers of Research will initially be appointed for a one or two year term and may be reappointed for additional periods of up to two years, provided the length of any such appointments or reappointments shall be solely within the discretion of the University. Research Associates reappointed at the rank of Research Associate will receive an annual contract that is renewable for an additional year if grant funding remains available and subject to favorable performance reviews. Research faculty promoted to or reappointed at the rank of Research Assistant Professor will receive an annual contract that is renewable for an additional year if grant funding remains available and subject to favorable performance reviews. Research faculty promoted to or reappointed at the rank of Research Associate Professor will receive an annual contract that is renewable annually for up to two additional years if grant funding remains available and subject to favorable performance reviews. Research faculty promoted to or reappointed at the rank of Research Professor will receive an annual contract that is renew- able annually for up to three years if grant funding remains available and subject to favorable performance reviews. The performance of all Officers of Research will be reviewed annually by the Chair, as specified in Article 15, Xxxxx- xxxxx/RPT. Appointments and reappointments for officers of research are contingent upon available research funding. If the restricted funding ceases or if there is a significant change in the nature of the funded activity, the appointment may be terminated at the point the granted funds supporting the position no longer remain available. Bridge funding. In cases where external funding has been terminated, bridge funding for the compensation of the Officer of Research by the University of up to six months may be available for an Officer of Research who has served six
Officers of Research. Officers of Research shall be reviewed for reappointment and promotion in the same manner as herein stated relative to Officers of Instruction, provided that such officers shall be reviewed only relative to the quality of performance in scholar- ship/research work and other duties expressly assigned. Officers of Research are not eligible for tenure. If an Officer of Research is subsequently appointed as an Officer of Instruction in a tenure-track position, and has prior service at the University, part or all of such prior service may be included as part of the probationary period. This credit must be approved by the Xxxxxxx in his or her discretion prior to the initial offer of appointment upon the recommendation of the Xxxx of the College or School.
Officers of Research. The general workload expectations of Officers of Research are to engage in creative scholarship and research in their field. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: engaging in scholarly and research work related to the academic unit; communicating scholarly endeavors through refereed journal articles, manuscripts, monographs, books, musical performances and juried artistic exhibitions; funding requests and reports to granting agencies; oversight and management of research grants; supervision of technical staff; and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students engaged in scholarship under their supervision. Participating in grant review panels and study sections and service activity related to scholarship and research can also constitute a minor portion of the workload.
