The procedure for such approval is identical to that for Department approval of a tenure-track appointment. The procedure for Department approval is identical to that for approval of a tenure-track appointment. The Executive Committee or the faculty as a whole may choose to advise the Associate Chair regarding the re-hiring of any such person. The professional staff consists of those members of the Department classified with professional level positions and job titles. Appointments are consistent with University policy.
Duties are as assigned and outlined in annual performance documents.
The committee also conducts peer reviews of assistant professors and other tenure-track faculty. The subcommittee also conducts peer reviews of associate and full professors. The chair of the committee is a full professor and is elected by a majority vote of the committee. The committee or subcommittee meets upon the call of the committee chair or at the request of any committee member. The committee chair is responsible for preparing the agenda.