A terminal degree in the discipline is generally required for a visiting faculty appointment. Their rank, salary, eligibility for salary increases, benefits, and specific responsibilities are enumerated in their letter of appointment. A terminal degree in the discipline may not be required for appointment, but in-residence faculty must hold credentials consistent with accreditation criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Eminent Scholars Eminent scholar positions are created to attract and retain faculty members who have achieved eminence in their field of endeavor. Eminent scholars may be selected from faculty currently holding positions within Radford University or externally.
Eminent scholars hold full-time appointments for the term specified in their letter of appointment.
Their tenure eligibility, rank, promotion eligibility, salary, eligibility for salary increases, benefits, and specific responsibilities are enumerated in their letter of appointment. 1.1.9 Research Faculty Research faculty appointments are created for specific research projects which further the mission of the University. The specific terms of appointment and responsibilities of research faculty are enumerated in their letter of appointment. If the position is supported by grant funding, the appointment is coterminous with the period of the grant.