Policy Memorandum No. Immediately There has been some uncertainty in recent years about the definitions of certain special faculty appointments. Appointment to this rank is reserved for persons who are working solely on research projects under the supervision of a principal investigator. Persons appointed to this rank are expected to hold an advanced degree or equivalent professional qualifications as appropriate to the position. Frequently the appointment is postdoctoral.
Appointment is on an annual basis and is indefinitely renewable.
Tenure cannot be earned at this rank and service in this rank is not applicable toward probationary faculty service. Research Associates are ordinarily appointed on a restricted basis, and are generally funded for a limited period of time from sponsored project sources. When the position is funded from grants or contracts, earned annual leave must be taken during the term of appointment and at a time approved by the principal investigator. Persons appointed to this rank are required to have a doctoral degree or the equivalent in training or experience. Appointment is on an annual basis and is indefinitely renewable.