Common use of Research Professor Clause in Contracts

Research Professor. A Research Associate Professor who has served at the rank for five (5) years with positive evaluations may be considered for promotion to Research Professor. Promotion processes will be the same as those approved by departments/programs for promotion of tenure-track faculty to the rank, except that criteria will be based on the annual letters of appointment that specify expectations. Research Associate Professors who are not recommended for promotion may, at the discretion of the department chair/program director, have their appointments extended at the existing rank. Appointments to the rank of Research Professor may occur as the result of a recruitment process for either vacancies or appointments of opportunity should the candidate’s qualifications warrant such consideration.

Research Professor. A Research Associate Professor who has served at the rank for five (5) years with positive evaluations may be considered for promotion to Research Professor. Promotion processes will be the same as those approved by departments/programs for promotion of tenure-track faculty to the rank, except that criteria will be based on the annual letters of appointment that specify expectations. Research Associate Professors who are not recommended for promotion may, at the discretion of the department chair/program director, have their appointments extended at the existing rank. Appointments to the rank of Research Professor may occur as the result of a recruitment process for either vacancies or appointments of opportunity should the candidate’s qualifications warrant such consideration.