The AAUP is a collective bargaining agent. A separate AAUP bargaining unit repres ents part-time faculty, many of whom are graduate students. A third separate bargaining unit exists for EOF counselors.
All units are statewide, covering the New Brunswick, Newark and Camden campuses.
The national affiliate is the American Association of University Professors. The policy-making body of the AAUP unit is the Executive Council of the Rutgers Council of AAUP Chapters. Two representatives of the Steering Committee are voting members of the Executive Council. Contract Highlights Salary provisions include tables specifying annual increases and steps. Notification of non-reappointment requires written explanation of reasons.