Time served as a Visiting Faculty member shall not count toward fulfillment of the probationary period leading to tenure. There is no limitation on the number of years a person may serve as a Visiting Faculty member, but contracts will be issued for no more than one year at a time. Visiting Faculty carry rank consistent with University policies. Adjunct Adjunct faculty members are persons appointed by the University to provide support services related to teaching, research, or public service. Time served as an Adjunct does not count toward fulfillment of the probationary period leading to tenure.
Adjuncts are nonpaid faculty members.
Adjunct appointments carry rank consistent with University policies. Faculty Fellow Retired Illinois State University faculty members may return to the University as Faculty Fellows in accord with the provisions of the State Universities Retirement System. There is no limitation on the number of years a person may serve as a Faculty Fellow, but contracts will be issued for no more than one year at a time. Faculty Fellows carry rank consistent with that assigned at the time of retirement. Executive in Residence, Artist in Residence Executives or Artists in Residence may be appointed annually to a maximum of five years.