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7.1 Academic Faculty
Academic faculty are those individuals hired primarily to teach on a full-time or part-time basis. These faculty receive full pay and benefits.
7.2 Non-Teaching Faculty
Non-Teaching faculty are individuals who are assigned a faculty rank but are not part of the academic faculty. Typically, such rank may be assigned to the Librarians, Registrar, and members of the Administrative leadership. Non-teaching faculty are not assigned teaching requirements but may apply for promotion from one academic rank to another in recognition of a faculty member’s professional development over time. (See Faculty Handbook Addendum 2.4 Rank Promotion)
7.3 Dean, Department Chair or Program Director
When a Dean, Department Chair or Program Director position becomes vacant, a Search Committee may be appointed by the President. The Search Committee will then search for, screen, and interview the most qualified candidates and make recommendations to the President. The President, taking into consideration the recommendations of the Search Committee as well as those of the Provost, makes the final decision.
7.4 Adjunct Instructional Faculty
Adjunct Faculty for Campus Education
The title of Adjunct Faculty for Campus Education is assigned to persons who are employed by the University to teach didactic courses which are offered on campus. These instructors are responsible for developing the course they teach, testing and grading, and recording student attendance. They will report to their department chair. They will be awarded an employment contract for each course taught and will be remunerated wages as set forth in their contact agreement.
Adjunct Faculty for Online Education
The title of Adjunct Faculty for Online Education is assigned to persons employed by the University to teach certain online courses (Internet, asynchronous, synchronous, and video-based). They will be awarded an employment contract for each course taught and will be remunerated wages as set forth in their contact agreement. These faculty are assigned lead or section adjunct instructor responsibilities as noted in the employment contract. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to recording attendance, grading of academic work, and providing asynchronous, synchronous, and/or discussion forums as found in the respective course. They will report to their department chair. They may also attend faculty meetings, by invitation, in the academic department where they hold membership.
Adjunct Faculty for Clinical Practice
The title of Adjunct Clinical Faculty is assigned to persons who are appropriately qualified to supervise and instruct students in the clinical area. These individuals may or may not receive remuneration for their specific clinical assignment. They may be responsible for the entire clinical course or may be required to perform specific duties within a clinical course. They may also be required to provide information through evaluations to the department chair, clinical coordinator, or the individual designated responsible for clinical supervision.
Professional Adjunct Faculty
Professional adjunct faculty status is granted to those contract instructors who have taught at AHU over a period of time, have demonstrated a commitment to the institution, and have professional expertise. See Professional Adjunct Faculty Policy and Standard Operating Procedure.
7.5 Adjunct Non-Instructional Faculty
Adjunct Faculty for Mission
The title of Adjunct Faculty for Mission is assigned to persons who are appropriately qualified to engage in mission related activities in support of the mission of AdventHealth University. These individuals may or may not receive remuneration for their work. They may hold faculty status within a department of the University. They may also attend faculty meetings, by invitation, in the academic department where they hold membership. Their appointment can be renewed on a yearly basis.
Adjunct Faculty for Professional Practice
The title of Adjunct Faculty for Professional Practice is assigned to persons who are appropriately qualified and maintain a relationship with the University for the purpose of supporting and teaching students in their professional practice at AdventHealth University. These individuals may or may not receive remuneration for their work. They may hold faculty status within a department of the University, renewable on an annual basis. They may also attend faculty meetings, by invitation, in the academic department where they hold membership
Adjunct Faculty for Research
The title of Adjunct Faculty for Research is assigned to persons who are appropriately qualified and maintain a relationship with AdventHealth University for the purpose of supporting and advancing research activities. These individuals may or may not receive remuneration for their work. They may hold faculty status within a department of the University. They may also attend faculty meetings, by invitation, in the academic department where they hold membership. Their appointment can be renewed on a yearly basis.
7.6 Faculty Affiliate and Research Faculty Affiliate
The Affiliate faculty member may be invited to serve by the Provost or Director of Research (for Research Faculty Affiliate), if they are not currently employed by AHU. Department Chairs may send names and contact information to the Provost or the Director of Research for individuals that they deem appropriate to invite. The Director of Research will work collaboratively with the Department Chair as appropriate. The Department Chair or the Director of Research under whom the affiliated faculty member will be placed will be responsible for ensuring that all AHU policies and procedures are followed in relationship to their affiliated roles.
Affiliate statuses are not ranked positions at AdventHealth University. Affiliate members have the opportunity to represent the university in a variety of ways, including consultation, advisement, program development, guest speaker, administrative duties, research and other innovation collaborations for optimal student, faculty or university level academic experiences.
Title
Faculty Affiliate members may use the title “Faculty Affiliate of AdventHealth University” and Research Faculty Affiliate members may use the title “Research Faculty Affiliate of AdventHealth University” in communications and signatures, as appropriate.
Application Process
The Faculty Affiliate and Research Faculty Affiliate Application will then be sent by the Provost to the applicant and returned along with the additional items described in the Applicant Submissions section to the Provost’s office for review. The Provost, Director of Human Resources, the Director of Research (for Research Faculty Affiliate), or Chair of the designated Department (for Faculty Affiliate) will review the application. The Provost will present the application to the President’s Council for acknowledgment or designation. The offer letter will be sent by the Provost to the potential Affiliate member. This letter will specify the terms and roles of the Affiliate member. The applicant will return the signed letter to the Provost. Signed copies will be provided to Human Resources, as well as to the Director of Research (for Research Faculty Affiliate) or the appropriate Department Chair (for Faculty Affiliate).
Applicant Submissions
The applicant will be required to submit the following:
- Faculty Affiliate and Research Faculty Affiliate Application (See Appendix D )
- A copy of unofficial or official transcripts from a regionally accredited university. In the case that the degree is international, a review may be required by an agency approved by AHU
- Two letter(s) of recommendation by professional colleagues
- Curriculum vitae
Renewal
An affiliate faculty member appointment will be reviewed on a biennial basis by Human Resources, in collaboration with the Provost’s office, the Director of Research (for Research Faculty Affiliate), or the designated Department Chair (for Faculty Affiliate). Reappointment review will take place by May 1st academic year. If an Affiliate faculty member opts not to renew, the term will automatically terminate if the following is not received by Human Resources by June 1st. Biennial renewal documentation to Human Resources will include:
- Updated CV
- Current updates for areas of work (e.g. scholarship, service, teaching)
- Brief narrative summary review from Director of Research, Department Chair or University designee regarding performance and activities
Compensation
Affiliate faculty members are not paid employees and will not receive compensation for their university service. However, if they incur expenses for an agreed-on task and there is a prior agreement with the Provost or Director of Research or Department Chair for reimbursement, this will be acceptable.
Termination
Either Party may terminate the agreement without cause upon at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the other Party.
AHU has the right to terminate the affiliated agreement based on any egregious actions or failure to fulfill agreed on obligations.
Intellectual Property: Affiliate member agrees to abide by the Intellectual Property Policy. See Appendix B .
Professional Ethics: Research Faculty Affiliate member agrees to abide by the AHU Professional Ethics.
7.7 All Vice Presidents
At the executive level, in consultation with the appropriate University officers, the President makes the final decisions on such appointments.
7.8 The President of the University
The President serves at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees and is appointed, reappointed, and/or dismissed at their discretion in a manner determined by them.
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