In some cases, when an appointment is made at the last minute, there will be some variation in time sequence to the employment process. Acceptance in writing of the letter constitutes a contract between the University and the individual part-time faculty member. In order to be employed and placed on the payroll, new part-time faculty must have a valid social security number and complete all forms. Reappointment is the continuation of part-time faculty from one semester or academic year to the next. Decisions regarding reappointment of part-time faculty are based upon an evaluation of performance, as well as local academic unit needs and financial considerations.
All appointments are contingent upon the appropriation and availability of funding.
Reappointment is effected through issuance of a reappointment offer letter, which is similar to the initial offer letter format. Both full and part-time faculty are encouraged to become actively involved in the life of the University to the extent that they are able. Part-time faculty interested in participating in the life of their local academic unit should consult with their unit about opportunities for involvement. All faculty are required to make themselves available to students for course consultation. In general, the University practice is that faculty schedule one office hour per week per course.