Notes:
The initial contracts between the University and untenured faculty members on the tenure track are normally for a one-year period, automatically renewable annually, unless a notice of nonrenewal is provided.
After earning tenure, faculty members will receive a new contract reflecting the change in their tenure status. In subsequent years, tenured faculty members will receive an annual notice of their salary.
The annual appointment renewal process is completed electronically. Faculty members will receive their appointment letter via email and will add their electronic signature via DocuSign.
Process:
The OFAPD and Provost's Office of Faculty Affairs will work together to ensure that the faculty information on the appointment letter is correct.
The appointment letter will be sent via email/DocuSign to the department Business Manager for verification.
Once the Business Manager approves, the appointment letter is automatically forwarded to the faculty member's inbox.
Once the faculty member approves, the appointment letter is automatically forwarded to the OFAPD.
The appointment letter is filed in the faculty member's file.