EMU offers a variety of faculty titles to provide departments and programs flexibility in meeting their teaching, research and program needs. The tenure-track contract system is the primary mode of faculty relationship to the university. Alternative titles may be offered as appointments at the discretion of the deans upon recommendation by department chairs or program directors, and with authorization by the provost. All alternative appointments follow appropriate search and hiring procedures, and use the screening criteria and procedures previously established for the hiring of adjunct and non-tenure-track annual contracts.
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Compensation: Regular faculty scale. Summer teaching Teaching beyond the 24-semester-hour regular contract is compensated at 75% of scale per semester hour and (capped at $1,700.00 per semester hour).
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Non-tenure-track Renewable
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Contracts
Titles: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Definition: Person whose qualifications and duties are similar to regular fixed-interval contract faculty, but whose appointment is renewed annually based on the needs of the university. Appointments are half-time or more. Expectations of duties are specified in the letter of appointment.
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Definition: Person who holds a part-time or full-time faculty appointment, but is not eligible for a tenure-track contract. Typically, persons with affiliate appointments have previously been employed outside the academy, but are otherwise qualified for the faculty position. Appointments are made to meet particular university needs and may be renewed on an annual basis. Duty expectations are specified at the point of hire, but typically will include scholarship and service along with teaching. This title may also be used internally to designate affiliation with one department program while maintaining primary appointment and salary with another academic or administrative unit in the university. Internal affiliations occur at the recommendation of the “receiving” department program and must have the consent of the “sending” departmentprogram. The nature of the affiliation is specified in writing and approved by the appropriate dean/s.
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Definition: Person who meets the research qualifications of the rank and whose primary duties are related to ongoing research in a university department program or center. Person may teach on a limited basis as appropriate and/or permitted by funder.
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Definition: Person whose primary duties are to provide training, instruction or mentoring in the practice of a discipline or profession. Typically, this title is used in disciplines or professions that require licensure, but may be used for analogous purposes in other disciplines or departmentsprograms. Specific duties and terms of the appointment are specified in the letter of appointment. Rank is determined by relevant academic and professional accomplishments.
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Compensation: Negotiated on case-by-case basis.
Practitioner-in-Residence
Titles: Practitioner-in-Residence, Distinguished Practitioner-in-Residence
Definition: Person with a strong record of professional practice in a field related to an EMU program of study. Duties are primarily focused on professional mentoring or research. Duties may include guest lectures, classes, or joint research with EMU faculty or students as appropriate. The practitioner-in-residence will engage with the campus and community while drawing upon their professional networks to help EMU faculty and students develop new and fruitful external collaborations. Qualifications are previous experience and promise of productivity during the time of appointment. Rank is based on experience and stature. Terms of appointment may vary as specified in the letter of appointment.
Compensation: Negotiated on case-by-case basis.
Visiting
Appended to any of above titles as appropriate.
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Definition: Normally intended for persons who have had a significant record of service at EMU, but desire to reduce their involvement prior to retirement or to remain connected after retirement. Expectations are normally for teaching only, and are negotiated course by course, based on department or program needs. Specific duties and terms of the appointment are specified in the letter of appointment.
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Approved by Academic Cabinet, May 12, 2010
Approved by President’s Cabinet, May 12, 2010
Revision approved by Academic Cabinet, November 13, 2012
Revision approved by President’s Cabinet, November 14, 2012
Updated by Academic Cabinet, April 9, 2014
Approved by Provost's Council, April 30, 2020
Responsible Party
The provost is responsible for this policy.
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