Administrative and professional faculty are generally appointed to non tenure positions and serve at the pleasure of the president of the university. Administrative faculty in academic affairs may be appointed to tenure track positions. Professional faculty positions are term appointments. Administrative and professional faculty associated with academic programs, such as librarians, may be appointed to tenure track positions. Administrative and professional faculty are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the appropriate vice president, and approved by the Board of Visitors.
Appointments are typically for a contract period of one year or less.
Re appointment is typically made on an annual basis for a one year contractual period. Re appointment is not automatic, but is based on satisfactory performance. Re appointments are effective as of July 1 of each year. Performance Appraisal Monitoring the progress of newly appointed and returning administrative and professional faculty is the responsibility of the appropriate supervisor. Administrative and professional faculty are evaluated annually to ensure that assigned duties and responsibilities are being performed in a satisfactory manner and with a high level of professional excellence.