The following Special Faculty Appointments are intended to promote and expedite the research activities of the University. In special circumstances, they may be appropriately used by other divisions. As now constituted. Research Associate Appointment to this rank is reserved for persons who are working on research projects under the supervision of a principal investigator. Persons appointed to this rank must as a minimum hold a baccalaureate degree.
Appointment is on an annual basis and is indefinitely renewable.
Original appointments including rank, salary and other conditions must have approval of the Department Head before an offer is extended. Position benefits are described in Section 2.4.7. Senior Research Associate Appointment to this rank is reserved for persons who are working on research projects under the supervision of a principal investigator. Persons appointed to this rank must as a minimum hold a Master's or equivalent advanced degree. Persons in this rank may be the principal investigator on a grant or contract in very specific circumstances approved by the Department Head and College Dean.