These appointments can be renewed indefinitely at the discretion of the university. Instructor appointments may be from one to three years. Senior Instructor See above Instructor definition. Instructors who have successfully completed six years of university service may request promotion to senior instructor. Expectations for such appointments must be defined by the college and approved by the Office of the Provost.
Appointments are for one to five years.
Visiting Faculty Temporary appointees who are faculty members or professionals from another institution for purposes of teaching, collaboration or research. They are normally expected to return to their own institutions at the expiration of the appointment and are appointed as visiting instructors, visiting assistant professors, visiting associate professors, or visiting professors. If qualified, ranks of assistant, associate, or full professor may be assigned to adjunct faculty. Appointments are for up to three years. Ranks of assistant, associate, or full professor may be assigned to research faculty.